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Study Reveals 10% Global Gluten Sensitivity, Urges Better Diagnostics

11/7/2025

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A UK-led review and meta-analysis finds about 10% of people worldwide have non-celiac gluten/wheat sensitivity (NCGWS).
The study in Gut involved nearly 50,000 participants from 16 countries.
Women were more than twice as likely as men to report NCGWS.
Common symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, and fatigue.
Findings show a link to psychological distress and irritable bowel syndrome, prompting experts to urge better diagnostic criteria and caution against gluten-free diets.

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Story summary

A UK-led review and meta-analysis finds about 10% of people worldwide have non-celiac gluten/wheat sensitivity (NCGWS).
The study in Gut involved nearly 50,000 participants from 16 countries.
Women were more than twice as likely as men to report NCGWS.
Common symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, and fatigue.
Findings show a link to psychological distress and irritable bowel syndrome, prompting experts to urge better diagnostic criteria and caution against gluten-free diets.