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7 Reasons Why People Go Gluten Free

Updated May 2026 By Amy Burkhart, MD, RD | Dr. Burkhart is the only physician in the United States who is also a registered dietitian and board-certified in integrative medicine. 7 Reasons People Follow A Gluten Free Diet If you have ever watched someone request a…

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The Mental Toll of the Gluten-Free Diet

By Amy Burkhart MD, RD The Mental Effects Of Following A Gluten-Free Diet The term “gluten-free” is now commonplace in our daily lives. Because of gluten’s popularity, people believe adhering to a gluten-free diet is easy. Gluten-free food is everywhere. Thus people assume it…