Can Gluten-Free Diets Improve Mental Health? Exploring the Gut-Brain Connection in Celiac Disease

Can Gluten-Free Diets Improve Mental Health? Exploring the Gut-Brain Connection in Celiac Disease

Celiac.com 02/27/2025 - For people with celiac disease, maintaining a gluten-free diet is essential to managing physical symptoms like gastrointestinal distress, nutrient malabsorption, and chronic inflammation. However, a growing body of research suggests that the benefits of a gluten-free diet may extend beyond physical health to include significant improvements in mental well-being. Conditions such as anxiety, depression, and brain fog are co…