Changes To Expect After Quitting Gluten (They’re Not All Good)
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You may become more or less constipated
This is another one of those side effects that, like weight changes, can go either way. For some, constipation is a common side effect of eating gluten, especially in individuals with gluten sensitivity. So cutting gluten out of their diets actually alleviates this symptom. On the other hand, it’s important to remember that you may have been obtaining the majority of your fiber from gluten before cutting it out. Think of things like bran muffins, rye bread, whole grain pasta, and whole-grain cereals. These are gluten-heavy foods, but they’re also fiber-heavy foods. If you used to get most of your fiber from a big bowl of bran cereal every morning and then switch to something completely different, you may find yourself becoming constipated.
