Recently, ‘Gluten-free’ food is popular, and gluten-free cosmetics are also starting to appear. Gluten-free refers to products that are gluten-free. Gluten is an insoluble protein component found mainly in grains such as wheat, barley, rye, and oats. In addition to food, this ingredient is also contained in lip products applied to the lips, cosmetics and shampoos applied to the face and body.
- The reason gluten should be avoided is because of celiac disease. Celiac disease is a disease caused by a lack of an enzyme in the body that processes gluten.
- An allergic reaction occurs in the small intestine caused by gluten, which inhibits the absorption of nutrients in the intestine. When a person with celiac disease eats food containing gluten, the stomach and intestines cannot completely break down and absorb this ingredient, and it remains in the small intestine. This can stimulate the immune system and cause inflammation of the intestinal mucosa.
Even if you apply cosmetics containing gluten, there is little chance that gluten will be absorbed into the body through the skin.
However, if you have celiac disease, it is better to avoid lip products, gargles, and toothpaste that contain gluten.
1. What foods are low in gluten?
Grains: Rice, quinoa, millet, tapioca, rye, teff, etc.
fresh fruits and vegetables
Various legumes (beans, peanuts, peas, lentils)
Various meats (beef, pork, lamb, chicken, turkey)
Various dairy products (milk, butter, cheese, yogurt)
tofu
2. What are gluten-free cosmetics?
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