Scientists say gluten isn’t the real villain, it’s more about how your gut talks to your brain

A new study from the University of Melbourne challenges the long-held belief that gluten is behind the mysterious condition known as non-coeliac gluten sensitivity. Published in The Lancet, the research suggests most people who feel unwell after eating bread or pasta are reacting to other factors such as FODMAPs, wheat components, or even the gut-brain connection: