Whats up with gluten?

[Pumpitdude]

Every day I see more and more emphasis on gluten-free products. Some people say they are good for people who cant handle gluten, others get in a diet craze and buy only gluten free products although they have not been diagnosed with a disease that requires a gluten free diet.

So. Is gluten bad? If it is not all bad, what are pros vs cons on consuming it? Comparing 2 diets with the SAME amount of daily calorie intake and similar workout regimen, would a gluten free diet work better than a non gluten free diet. Diet's are of course comparable as far as fat protein and carb amounts.

 

[liftsiron]

Many people seem to have gluten allergies, if not no problem with eating it.

 

[Pumpitdude]

Well I have about %60 of the known symptoms of gluten insensitivity, if I had insurance I would go and get checked but i don't. Hmmm how do people with no insurance go get tests done? Do you need to go to a private doctor pay him and get recommended or you can just go to the testing facilities and ask to be tested for and allergy etc...

 

[liftsiron]

Normally you need a doctor to order the test.