If you’ve just been diagnosed with gluten intolerance, or think
that you may be suffering from a reaction to wheat or gluten
containing grains, take a look at our FAQ. We’ll cover the
basics of gluten intolerance, the symptoms, diagnosis and
recommended diet. Q: What is gluten intolerance? A: Gluten
intolerance is an adverse reaction to gluten which is a protein
found in some grains such as wheat, barley and rye. In severe
cases gluten can cause intestinal damage and can disrupt the
ability to absorb nutrients. Q: How is gluten intolerance
diagnosed? A: There are several methods for diagnosis. The best
gluten intolerance test is a combination of a series of blood
tests along with an easy to perform intestinal biopsy. This type
of test will determine the type and severity of your gluten
intolerance. Another method of celiac disease diagnosis is to
remove all gluten from the diet for approximately 6 months to
determine if symptoms disappear. Some doctors then reintroduce
gluten to see if symptoms recur. If so,