In case you’re having health concerns about gluten and you’re wondering how long it takes to get it out of the system, then the simple answer is; it may take two to three days for gluten to be fully digested assuming you don’t have any gluten sensitivities.
However, on the other hand, if you’re someone who’s gluten-sensitive or has celiac disease, then it may take longer as anyone suffering from gluten sensitivity or celiac disease would know the havoc that gluten can wreak on the body. Gluten can weaken the immune system, upset digestion, and disturb your good gut bacteria.
But first, what is GLUTEN?
Gluten is a natural part of many different grains including wheat, barley, and rye. It could also refer to a large family of proteins found in all types of grains including corn, rice, sorghum, oats, etc. They are sticky in texture, hold gasses in, absorb water, and are not soluble in liquid. In practical terms, it’s what gives dough and other products a “glue-like” texture when raw, allows the product to rise when cooked and makes a chewy texture when consumed.
In its natural state, Gluten can be described as a great ingredient to have in food but the problem is, farmers and food manufacturers have discovered that this natural part of grains, when genetically altered and put into foods in higher proportions than it would naturally occur, this tends to cause a feeling of fullness or satisfaction.
Gluten causes certain health conditions in people who are sensitive to it and cannot digest this complex protein easily. Some of these conditions include:
- Celiac Disease
This is an autoimmune disease that is common with people who are Gluten sensitive. Gluten triggers. Here, the small intestine is hypersensitive to gluten and triggers an immune response that leads to the inflammation of the gut. This response is often triggered even if a small amount of gluten is eaten.
- Wheat Allergy
This condition is not as critical as celiac disease. This is basically an allergic response to foods containing wheat and can be triggered when you eat wheat foods or even inhale wheat flour. When this happens, the body reacts by producing antibodies to help fight off these proteins. It can further lead to wheat causing allergic symptoms such as skin rash or itching.
Where can GLUTEN be found?
Gluten has crept into so many aspects of our lives than we would expect. The highest gluten foods are those we would typically assume, like breads, pastas, crackers, cereals, etc. However, you’d be surprised to find that there’s gluten in all malted beverages, most frozen meals, most condiments, any kind of cream-based soup or sauce (that’s not deliberately made to be gluten-free), and even candy like gummy bears.
Fresh meats, fruits, veggies, and most dairy products generally do not naturally contain gluten but if they have been canned, breaded, creamed, or otherwise exposed to products containing gluten, then they probably will contain gluten.
What to Do With GLUTEN?
First, you have to be conscious of the food you’re eating and know which ones contain or do not contain gluten. Eat less and less processed foods but even when you have to, make sure to go through the labels and seek out alternatives that have less or no gluten content in them.
However, if you feel you’ve just been “Glutened” and you’re feeling uncomfortable or unwell, here are a few tips to help you heal faster and feel better from the effects of the gluten. The trick to quick healing after consuming gluten is to speed up digestion and keep things moving in your body as quickly as possible. You can achieve this by:
- Eating plenty of anti-inflammatory foods, like apples, spinach, mushrooms, and broccoli. These foods will help your body quickly build up defenses against any immune system attacks.
- Chew food properly. Chewing stimulates saliva production, which also produces a digestive enzyme called amylase that helps to break food down faster. You can also take a digestive enzyme supplement to quickly help in breaking down the gluten faster.
- Eat plenty of fiber. Fiber foods help our gut health and are essential to keep things moving quickly through the digestive tract.
- Eat less meat. Avoiding meat at this point would actually be a good idea as meat which is highly inflammatory and acidic will not help your body at this time that is already struggling to digest the complex gluten protein in your system.
- Exercise. What better way to keep your body system moving fast than through exercise? Exercise helps to digest and move food faster through the digestive system.
- Drink plenty of water. Water helps with digestion and also helps to get rid of toxins.
Depending on whether or not you’re gluten intolerant and also depending on the amount of gluten you have taken, the amount of time it takes to remove gluten out of our systems would vary, however, if you’re looking to speed up that process, then remember to adopt any of the six tips mentioned here to help you feel better quicker;
- Eat anti-inflammatory foods
- Chew properly
- Eat plenty of fiber
- Avoid meat
- Exercise and
- Drink plenty of water
Remember, YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT!
Eat right, feel better and let your body thank you for it.
With Love and gratitude as always, Xo!
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