2. Unexplained Weight Changes: The Balancing Act of the Scales
In a society obsessed with weight, fluctuations on the scale often set off alarm bells. With celiac disease, these changes are not driven by diet or exercise alone but by an internal tug-of-war. The relationship between celiac disease and weight is complex and multifaceted.
For some women, weight loss is the issue. Despite having a hearty appetite and consuming ample food, they find the numbers on the scale dwindling. This isn’t a cause for celebration but concern. It’s an unsolved mystery; the calories are coming in, but where are they going?
On diving deeper, it becomes clear that the damaged villi, resulting from the autoimmune response to gluten, are the culprits. They can’t absorb nutrients effectively, meaning the body is essentially starving from the inside. Even if a woman eats sufficient quantities, her body can’t harness the nutrition, leading to weight loss. (2)
