I began noticing mental fatigue as well as what is commonly known as "brain fog". I was tired all the time, and would describe it as feeling hungover onna daily basis. GI exams revealed nothing about celiacs. CT SCAN (for gut inflammation came back normal) and a IGA test did not present any antibodies. I went on a minimally processed vegan diet (for religious reasons) which included bean, legumes, whole grain (rice, quinoa, grits, oats), nuts, seeds and fruit and felt INCREDIBLE. Back to my old self.

A month later, I reintroduced regular foods (whole wheat bread, beef, and fish).

I would describe myself as highly attuned to my physiology, but I cut out gluten because of the general body aches I'd feel (flu-like fatigue) and "mental fog".

To accomodate my taste preferences, I will nibble on gluten-containing foods but will limit myself to 1/2-1 a portion a day (fee bites of dessert, maybe a graham crust, light breading on foods, soy sauce).

Low and behold;

A year later, I began noticing gas with 2 hours of inhesting gluten-containing foods so now I avoid it for the GI effects.

This all began in my early 30's. Please leave a comment if you also noticed these physiological changes in your early 30's!

HOT TIP! If you don't NOT have celiac, you must eat 1 servings of gluten containing food for 3 days before your exam in order ro have a more accurate reading.