Most Replayed Moment: Are You Really Gluten Intolerant? It Could Be This Instead!

Chronic gut issues like bloating and gas often stem from constipation, which is frequently misunderstood as merely a frequency problem rather than a failure to fully empty the bowels. The microbiome, comprising 60% of stool weight, plays a critical role in digestion; when gut motility slows, microbes ferment food residue, leading to excessive gas. While many attribute digestive discomfort to gluten, evidence suggests that fructans—carbohydrates found in wheat, barley, and rye—are often the actual triggers. Furthermore, the use of glyphosate in industrial wheat farming disrupts the microbiome, potentially exacerbating inflammatory conditions. Chronic gut health, including inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s, is linked to a complex interplay between genetics, environmental factors, and immune system dysregulation, where the immune system mistakenly attacks the gut's microbial population.