Celiac.com 06/12/2020 - What happens in Gluten Ataxia?  Well, first, we want every celiac person to know what Gluten Ataxia is to ensure we are on the same "wave length". Gluten Ataxia is an autoimmune disorder in which the antibodies that are released in sensitive individuals when digesting gluten attack part of the brain by mistake. Since Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley, one would think that gluten exposure would have nothing to do with the brain, but since most people have no trouble with digesting this protein, others have a gluten sensitivity or celiac disease.
 
In some cases the body's reaction to gluten can become quite severe. In these cases, the body starts to attack the central nervous system which may cause gluten ataxia. People who have issues digesting g...

Celiac.com 07/19/2021 - Many people with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity claim to suffer from gluten-induced neuro-cognitive impairment (GINI), often referred to as “celiac fog,” "gluten fog,"or “brain fog,” but there have been no good studies, and so there is very little data about the rates and symptoms associated with GINI.
A team of researchers recently set out to to understand the neuro-cognitive symptoms associated with gluten exposure in individuals with self-reported celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS). For the study the team had 1,143 with people with celiac disease and 253 with NCGS participate in 9-question online survey. 
The survey used both forced choice and free-response to get a description of neuro-cognitive symptoms the part...

Celiac.com 08/15/2023 - Researchers from the University of Otago in New Zealand recently studied the effects of dietary wheat gluten on the hypothalamus of male mice. The researchers include Mohammed Z. Rizwan, Romy Kerbus, Kaj Kamstra, Pramuk Keerthisinghe, and Alexander Tups. Their findings are intriguing.
The researchers are variously affiliated with the Centre for Neuroendocrinology and Department of Physiology at the University of Otago School of Biomedical Sciences in Dunedin, New Zealand; the Centre for Neuroendocrinology and Department of Anatomy at the University of Otago School of Biomedical Sciences in Dunedin, New Zealand, and the Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular Biodiscovery in Auckland, New Zealand.
Gluten is commonly found in wheat, rye, and barley, and...

Celiac.com 03/27/2025 - Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which consuming gluten triggers an immune response that damages the small intestine. While the primary treatment is a strict gluten-free diet, many individuals with celiac disease continue to experience symptoms, even after eliminating gluten. In recent years, research has suggested that mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression may play a role in how well individuals manage their disease. A new study published in Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology examines how anxiety and depression affect adherence to a gluten-free diet, symptom severity, and overall quality of life in individuals diagnosed with celiac disease.
Understanding the Study
The study involved 673 adults diagnosed ...