Did you know that gluten can have an impact on your mind and mental wellbeing?
If you’ve been feeling like you’re in a fog, a bit anxious, or just not quite yourself, it might be worth considering how gluten could be affecting you.
Here are some common symptoms…
1. Brain Fog
Have you ever struggled to concentrate, feeling like your mind is in a haze? This is often referred to as “brain fog” and can sometimes be linked to gluten.
Gluten can lead to inflammation, not just in the gut, but throughout the body—including the brain. This inflammation can make it harder to think clearly, focus, and process information.
2. Mood Swings and Irritability
If you’ve been feeling more irritable or emotionally up and down, gluten might be playing a role. For those sensitive to it, gluten can affect the mood regulators in your brain.
Some people experience anxiety, depression, or irritability after consuming gluten, without even realizing the connection.
3. Anxiety and Depression
Mental health is complex, and while gluten isn’t the cause of anxiety or depression for everyone, it can exacerbate these conditions in some people – it could lead to a spike in anxiety or deepen feelings of depression.
This is partly because gluten can disrupt the balance of bacteria in the gut—a key player in mental health due to the gut-brain connection.
Should You Consider Reducing Gluten?
If you’ve been noticing these symptoms—brain fog, mood swings, anxiety or depression—it might be worth exploring whether gluten is a contributing factor.
Everyone’s body is different, so what affects one person may not affect another. But many people find that reducing or eliminating gluten helps clear their mind and stabilize their mood.
Here’s the bottom line: Your mental health is vital in fulfilling your calling! You deserve to wake up each day feeling clear-headed, calm, and ready to carry out whatever God has planned for you, with energy and excitement.
So if gluten is getting in the way of that, it might be time to see if reducing it can help. You may just be surprised by how much better you feel – physically, AND mentally.
With all my love and support,
Kiarra
P.S. Have you joined the community yet? I’ll be doing a Deep Dive in there later this month about my gluten-free journey. Make sure you jump in here!