3 signs you’re allergic to fructan (not gluten)
Millions of people voluntarily avoid gluten, a protein found in wheat-based foods like bread, cereal, and pasta. Those with a wheat allergy, celiac disease (about 1% of the population) and certain other autoimmune conditions get very sick if they eat it. However, an extra 12% of people report digestive symptoms after eating gluten-containing foods… despite not having a wheat allergy or celiac disease. But new research from Norway suggests it’s not gluten that causes issues for these people… it’s a FODMAP called fructan. What Is A Fructan and Fructan Intolerance? Fructans are a type of short-chain carbohydrate often referred to as FODMAPs. They can cause unpleasant digestive symptoms for sensitive people, especially those with irritable...
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