What is Gluten?

Gluten is the name for a group of proteins found in wheat, rye, barley, and triticale.

What is Non-Celiac Gluten or Wheat Sensitivity?

NCGWS means someone is gluten and/or wheat sensitive. Gluten sensitivity can manifest symptoms anywhere in the body. It is not an autoimmune condition, though it may induce autoimmunity in some people. Learn more here .

What is Celiac Disease?

Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition caused by antibody production against gluten.

The Gluten - Wheat Relationship

Wheat, rye, barley, and triticale are grains that contain both gluten and non-gluten proteins.

Most people assume all gluten free foods are wheat free but this is not true.

It is possible to have food products made with wheat but not gluten OR gluten but not wheat. Alternatively a food product can contain both.

This is possible because of how the industrial food system isolates food parts to serve specific functions in the manufacturing of food products.

What do wheat and gluten do in the body?

Wheat and gluten prompt an immune response in the body every time they are consumed, regardless of whether you are celiac, have NCGWS, or not. This increases zonulin in the intestines and inflammation throughout the body, regardless of whether symptoms are felt. The amount and degree of this response matters; overtime the greater the response, the worse the intestinal permeability and impact on other bodily functions can get.

Why does this matter?

The inflammatory response from one gluten or wheat exposure for those with celiac disease or NCGWS can last months, with or without symptoms. Since gluten and wheat can impact more than just the digestive track, this can be the source of debilitating symptoms and/or long term health concerns that show no warning.

Undiagnosed gluten sensitivity occurs at 10 times the rate as celiac disease. Gluten Acumen exists to help individuals learn if they're at risk for long term health issues and to heal from gluten and wheat induced health concerns.

Putting it all together

We are so glad there are cutting edge biomarkers (like on the test we offer) that lend insight into each unique body's reaction to gluten and wheat, so individuals can manage their diet in a way that suits their health goals.

Some doctors run a Celiac Panel but this doesn’t test for sensitivity. Sensitivity matters because gluten or wheat exposure doesn’t always create a symptom, but there may be processes silently degrading the body internally, speeding up the onset of disease.

Undiagnosed gluten sensitivity occurs at 10 times the rate as celiac disease. Knowing if your body reacts too strongly to wheat and/or gluten can help you reduce the risk of developing a gluten-induced autoimmune disease or celiac disease as you age.

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Testimonials

After nearly losing a year of school time, I went down a rabbit hole to get my health back. I have since taken a lot of functional medicine tests and learned a lot. This test showed me I do have severe gluten sensitivity, but the thing I want to say here is that this test goes deep like others don't. I'm impressed and so glad to know with such fine detail how to change my diet as one tool to avoid more bedridden days.

Jesse B.

I came to Acumen so confused...my doctor — even my dentist — told me gluten wasn't something to worry about. Then I get these test results and the story is VERY different. I also know I feel better off gluten and wheat, so I'm going to listen to the data and do what I believe is prevention oriented — avoid gluten and dairy to get my antibody levels down (in addition to inflammation, stomach pain, headaches, and loss of feeling in my legs). Thank you Acumen team for your guidance and education!

Channa M.

As a life long celiac (and Type I diabetic), I wish I had the data this test offers decades ago — maybe things would have turned out different. With the guidance of Acumen I have made small new changes that I hope give me more good years with my grandchildren.

Gina A.

Health Acumen provides functional lab testing to identify health issues early before they become chronic. In the process, we help reduce your symptoms so you have more healthy and enjoyable days.

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