Subscribe to RSSGluten free diets for Athletes. Why?
Why are professional athletes opting for gluten free diets? According to Dr. Alessio Fasano at the University of Maryland for Celiac Research, athletes who are on gluten free diets are able to get more energy since their bodies no longer need to break down gluten, which is a difficult protein to digest. He jokingly referred to athletes who use this diet as a “legal performance enhancer.” For more information Reuters Article.