{"id":2213,"date":"2025-07-21T12:52:24","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T09:52:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/velegraki.gr\/?p=2213"},"modified":"2025-07-25T08:33:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T05:33:50","slug":"gluten-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/velegraki.gr\/en\/gluten-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"Gluten: What Do You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2213\" class=\"elementor elementor-2213\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-6a8eba09 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6a8eba09\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-719438d4 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"719438d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"translation-block\">Gluten is a protein found in grains such as wheat, barley, and rye. It is present in many foods \u2014 from bread, to pasta, to sauces and baked goods.<\/p><p class=\"translation-block\">For most people, gluten is not a problem. However, for some, its consumption can cause significant discomfort and health issues. The most common conditions are coeliac disease, gluten sensitivity, and wheat allergy.<\/p><p>___________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p><p>\u2705 <strong>What is Ceoliac Disease?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"translation-block\">Ceoliac disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder.\n\nWhen a person with ceoliac disease consumes gluten, their body perceives it as harmful and begins attacking the small intestine.<\/p><p class=\"translation-block\">This causes inflammation, making it difficult to absorb essential nutrients such as iron, calcium, and vitamins. Over time, this can lead to further complications like anaemia, weakness, osteoporosis, or pediatric growth deficiencies.<\/p><p><strong> Symptoms of Coeliac Disease:<\/strong><\/p><p>\u2022 Bloating, abdominal pain, gas <br \/>\u2022 Diarrhoea or constipation <br \/>\u2022 Unexplained weight loss<br \/>\u2022 Fatigue, lethargy, anaemia <br \/>\u2022 Headaches, blurred vision <br \/>\u2022 Irritability, anxiety, or even depression <br \/>\u2022 In children: developmental delays or irritability<\/p><p><strong>Coeliac disease does not \u201cgo away\u201d and cannot be treated with medication. The only solution is a strict gluten-free diet for life.<\/strong><\/p><p>___________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p><p><strong>What is Gluten Sensitivity or Intolerance?<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"translation-block\">Some people do not have coeliac disease or a wheat allergy, but they feel better when avoiding gluten. They may experience:<\/p><p>\u2022 Bloating <br \/>\u2022 Fatigue<br \/>\u2022 \u201cBrain fog\u201d <br \/>\u2022 Joint pain <br \/>\u2022 Headaches or mood swings<\/p><p class=\"translation-block\">This is called non-coeliac gluten sensitivity. Science does not fully understand it yet, but it is recognised as a condition<\/p><p class=\"translation-block\">There is no specific test for diagnosing gluten intolerance. Diagnosis is made by ruling out other conditions and following an elimination diet, always under the guidance of a healthcare professional, such as a doctor or nutritionist.<\/p><p>___________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p><p><strong>Wheat Allergy<\/strong><\/p><p>A wheat allergy is an immune system reaction after consuming products containing wheat. Typical allergy symptoms include:<\/p><p>\u2022 Skin rashes, itching, and swelling<br \/>\u2022 Coughing, difficulty in breathing, or shortness of breath <br \/>\u2022 In rare and severe cases, anaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention<\/p><p>If you are diagnosed with a wheat allergy, it does not necessarily mean you must avoid all gluten-containing products. Proper guidance and medical advice are essential to determine the right diet for you.<\/p><p><strong> Summary <\/strong><\/p><p>Gluten is safe for most people, but for some, it can cause serious health issues. Whether it\u2019s ceoliac disease, gluten sensitivity, or wheat allergy, it\u2019s crucial to recognise the symptoms and seek an accurate diagnosis from a specialist.<\/p><p>The only \u201ctreatment\u201d for these conditions is a proper diet \u2014 avoiding or limiting gluten, according to the recommendations of your healthcare professional. A well-structured diet combined with expert support can significantly improve your quality of life and protect your health in the long run.<\/p><p>Listen to your body\u2019s signals \u2014 awareness and proper care make all the difference.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u0397 \u03b3\u03bb\u03bf\u03c5\u03c4\u03ad\u03bd\u03b7 \u03b5\u03af\u03bd\u03b1\u03b9 \u03bc\u03b9\u03b1 \u03c0\u03c1\u03c9\u03c4\u03b5\u0390\u03bd\u03b7 \u03c0\u03bf\u03c5 \u03c5\u03c0\u03ac\u03c1\u03c7\u03b5\u03b9 \u03c3\u03b5 \u03b4\u03b7\u03bc\u03b7\u03c4\u03c1\u03b9\u03b1\u03ba\u03ac \u03cc\u03c0\u03c9\u03c2 \u03c4\u03bf \u03c3\u03b9\u03c4\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9, \u03c4\u03bf \u03ba\u03c1\u03b9\u03b8\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9 \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03b7 \u03c3\u03af\u03ba\u03b1\u03bb\u03b7. \u03a4\u03b7 \u03c3\u03c5\u03bd\u03b1\u03bd\u03c4\u03ac\u03bc\u03b5 \u03c3\u03b5<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2373,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2213","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gluten"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/velegraki.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2213","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/velegraki.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/velegraki.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/velegraki.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/velegraki.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2213"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/velegraki.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2213\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/velegraki.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2373"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/velegraki.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2213"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/velegraki.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2213"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/velegraki.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2213"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}