Our kidneys take on the weighty need of filtrating virtually fifty gallons of blood on a daily basis. And, our eating habits do impose unperceived stress on these vital organs. Nowadays, the gluten-free diet is almost routinely neglected as a fad. However, there is solid evidence indicating a very close interconnection between gluten sensitivity and the health of kidneys, as per Ms Nidhi Nahata, lifestyle coach and founder of Justbe, a plant-based vegetarian restaurant, Bengaluru.
Gluten-Free Diet: Impact on Kidney Health
As per Ms. Nidhi Nahata, gluten intolerance is a common gut disorder with its main symptom being digestive problems, but it is much more complex than just gut dysbiosis, as explained below:
Celiac disease: In people with celiac disease, gluten can initiate an immune response, resulting in the destruction of the lining cells of small intestines.
IgA Nephropathy (Berger’s Disease): Research conducted so far indicates that gluten might indeed be one of the factors responsible for the development of IgA nephritis, a kidney disease due to deposits of IgA antibodies that cause not only inflammation but destruction.
Protein Leakage in Urine: Gluten-sensitive people are at risk of proteinuria, a condition in which a large amount of protein is found in the urine, which is a possible early sign of kidney dysfunction.
Autoimmune Implications: Since the kidneys are mainly vascular, chronic inflammation from gluten sensitivity can slowly ruin them and thus bring about the failure of kidney function that ultimately results in kidney disease.
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Who Should Consider a Gluten-Free Diet?
Gluten-free diets are often seen a fashionable trend but they do have a positive impact on the kidney. If not all, the ones stated below should adopt this diet without fail:
1) Those with Existing Kidney Conditions: People who have been diagnosed with kidney disease or who are part of a family with kidney issues should look into the potential benefits of a gluten-free diet.
2) Unexplained Symptoms: People with persistent inflammation, abdominal pain, swelling, fatigue, or unexplained kidney abnormalities may be at risk of having gluten sensitivity as a trigger.
3) Celiac Disease or Gluten Sensitivity: Those diagnosed with celiac disease or facing similar problems due to gluten should take into account dietary management as a way potentially to fix their kidney issues.
"If you are one of the many people struggling to find remedies to kidney problems or getting the riddle of unexplained symptoms and nothing works, consider exploring the possibility of gluten sensitivity as a cause followed by dietary options for improved health and wellness," wraps up Ms. Nidhi Nahata.
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