The Telltale Signs of a Gluten Intolerance

9. Unexplained aches and pains

When someone with celiac disease eats gluten, the immune system goes into attack mode, causing inflammation to flare up in seemingly random places all over the body -- including the skin, bones, muscles, joints, and other bodily tissues. It's less clear why people with non-celiac gluten intolerance also frequently report unexplained aches and pains after consuming gluten, as there is no known autoimmune component to their sensitivity.

Certain foods, including cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, berries, avocados, turmeric, and fatty fish, can help reduce inflammation. In addition to gluten, avoid processed meats, refined carbohydrates, and sugar-sweetened beverages.