I am Italian, I have pcos, AND I am a celiac (allergic to gluten). I do strongly believe the two are related because PCOS is really a syndrome brought around by malnutrition (in my opinion), and eating gluten (if you're a celiac) destroys your villi and therefore you don't absorb proper nutrients. I've also read that celiacs when they eat gluten gain weight because fat genes are expressed or something.
I've been skinny, fat, lack of appetite and finally I have a ravishing appetite now that I am off all gluten.
I also have a flat stomach these days, less cravings, and less pain in my stomach (ovary area?).
Connection? I think so. Being gluten free has relieved a lot of my pcos symptoms :)
Jan 07, 2008
I'm pretty sure it's related by: Gwen
I have PCOS and can not tolerate gluten in any amount. After 14 years of being sick, I'm finally living a much more normal life. I'm still not losing weight, even though I exercise 1 and 1/2 hours a day and am following the low GI diet.
Oct 20, 2007
that's my hypothesis!! by: Barbara
gluten sensitivites and allergies manifest in different genes different ways, and i definitely think there is a link with pcos!!
Aug 23, 2007
Gluten Intolerance by: Editor's Comments
Paola may have a condition called "gluten intolerance". Gluten refers to a group of proteins in cereal grains such as wheat, rye and barley. A component of gluten is gliadin, which is thought to be the cause of gluten intolerance. Gluten intolerance means that when you consume gluten, the cells in your gastrointestinal system are damaged. Moreover, gliadin can enter the bloodstream where it may cause an allergic response.
Gliadin appears to be involved in celiac disease, Type 1 diabetes, dermatitis herpetiformis, schizophrenia, osteoporosis and other disorders.
