(KLTV) - Thousands of Americans could be walking around unaware that they have a gluten allergy.
Sometimes painful and annoying symptoms could be saying a lot, and the solution can be simple.
"The importance is your health, number one," Gluten allergy sufferer Debbie Davis said. She noticed how her health changed since cutting gluten from her diet. Davis has an intolerance that causes inflammation, but according to dietitian Tami Lawrence, those are just a few of the many issues.
"[Gluten] causes a lot of GI disturbances and it can also manifest in other ways too," Lawrence said.
Davis, who owns the East Texas Burger Company in Mineola, said she's had her own health problems but it all started with recognizing a gluten allergy in her mother.
"My mom started with 30 percent blockages, ultimately had like seven open heart surgeries, and finally a heart transplant," Davis said.
Lawrence said gluten allergies are starting to be identified more as people recognize they can reduce symptoms by changing their diet.
"It's not been diagnosed for so many people for so long and I think that now more people are becoming aware," Lawrence said.
Davis said what's even harder is knowing what is truly gluten-free.
"Wheat and gluten are used as stabilizers, therefore they don't need to be listed on ingredient labels, because they're not being used as a food," Davis said.
However, she said that is not stopping the East Texas Burger Company from adjusting recipes and keeping food separate to help maintain a gluten-free environment. Lawrence said even crumbs containing gluten can cause a reaction in sensitive patients, which is why Davis said her restaurant uses separate pans and utensils for gluten and gluten-free foods.
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