7. Unexplained weight loss
When you lose weight unknowingly or unintentionally it could be due to gluten sensitivity or The presence of celiac disease. one study showed that two-thirds of lost weight in 6 months leading up to their diagnosis of celiac disease have lost significant weight. this weight loss is because your digestive system is not absorbing nutrients, vitamins, and minerals properly into the surrounding tissues. This is because you’re microvilli that are present in your gut biome have been destroyed and damaged by the gluten.
This damage causes poor nutrient absorption and prevents your body from growing and developing like normal. This is also the case when trying to maintain a certain weight. Many people who try to find ways to put on weight, for example, mass gainers tend to have a hard time putting on weight. In some instances, it is found to be linked to gluten intolerances that have stopped them from adding muscle to their body!