On the Gluten Free Society website, find the article about gluten and POTS. Explain what POTS is, how the article links gluten to it, and identify a resource mentioned on the website for learning more about gluten's overall health impact.
Navigate to the 'Blog' or 'Articles' section. Locate and click on the article titled 'Can Gluten Cause POTS? The Hidden Connection Between Grains and Autonomic Dysfunction'. Read the 'TL;DR' and 'What Is POTS?' sections to find the full name and definition of POTS. Identify how the article explains the connection between gluten and POTS, specifically looking at autoimmune triggers and research findings. Check the website's navigation or article content for a resource offering deeper learning on gluten's impact on health. Synthesize the findings to answer the questions.
State that POTS stands for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and is a form of dysautonomia characterized by an excessive increase in heart rate upon standing. Explain that the article suggests gluten (via celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity) can trigger POTS, potentially by causing autonomic nervous system malfunction (dysautonomia) and acting as an autoimmune trigger, with symptoms improving on a gluten-free diet. Identify 'Glutenology™ Masterclass' or 'No Grain No Pain' as an additional resource for deeper learning about gluten's impact on health.