Does gluten allergy cause weight gain?

As someone who lives for parottas and pizzas, giving up gluten sounds like a nightmare! But yes, a gluten allergy can cause inflammation and water retention, making you feel heavier. If you cut out gluten, just make sure you don't overeat high-calorie gluten-free junk food instead.

I cried for weeks when I kept gaining weight despite eating very little, only to find out my gut was severely inflamed from gluten sensitivity. It is so validating to finally understand your body. Please get tested; it is not your fault.

I got so anxious reading that gluten causes inflammation and silent weight gain that I almost stopped eating wheat completely. But my doctor reassured me that unless you have an actual allergy or celiac disease, wheat won't make you gain weight. Please get a blood test done to ease your mind.

In our household, we eat a lot of rice which is naturally gluten-free, so we rarely faced this. But my doctor mentioned that gluten allergy can cause thyroid-related weight gain in some patients. It is always wise to get a proper medical diagnosis rather than guessing.

I have dealt with celiac disease for five years now. Yes, chronic gut inflammation can cause a sluggish metabolism and weight gain in some cases. My advice: cut out processed gluten-free products because they are loaded with starch and sugar, and stick to natural options like rice, ragi, and jowar.