People with celiac disease have an increased risk for certain types of cancer, research has shown. But do people with non-celiac gluten sensitivity also carry a higher risk of cancer? Here’s what we know (and don’t know).
Research into gluten sensitivity is in its infancy — in fact, clinicians haven’t yet coalesced around a definition of the condition, and there’s still no accepted way to diagnose it. Therefore, few studies have looked specifically at the risk of cancer in people determined to be gluten-sensitive.
In addition, the two main studies that have been done conflict with each other: one shows an increased risk of certain types of cancer, while the other shows no overall increased risk. It’s possible that the discrepancy comes from the study methods (each study used a different definition for gluten sensitivity), but it’s clear that many questions about gluten sensitivity and cancer risk haven’t yet been answered.
Read more here: https://www.verywellhealth.com/gluten-sensitivity-and-cancer-risks-562966
