Episode 73: Wheat Sensitivity, IBS & IBD: Why Gluten Might Be Triggering Your Gut Symptoms (Even If You Tested Negative for Celiac)

Send us Fan MailIf you’re struggling with IBS, IBD, bloating, urgency, loose stools, or chronic digestive inflammation, one of the most overlooked root causes may be wheat sensitivity.But here’s the problem: many people are told wheat isn’t an issue simply because they tested negative for celiac disease.In this episode, functional nutrition practitioner Courtney Cowie, NTP, FDN-P, breaks down the critical differences between celiac disease, wheat allergy, and wheat sensitivity — and explains why wheat can still trigger digestive symptoms even when standard medical tests say everything is “normal.”This episode is the first in a 4-part series on wheat and gut health, where you’ll learn how wheat can silently drive inflammation, worsen IBS and IBD symptoms, and disrupt your immune system.Courtney also explains why many people believe they are wheat-free but are still getting hidden exposures that continue to trigger gut inflammation.If you’ve been dealing with chronic digestive symptoms that no one can explain, this episode will help you understand why wheat may still be playing a role — and what to do about it.In This Episode You'll Learn• The difference between celiac disease, wheat allergy, and wheat sensitivity • Why testing negative for celiac does NOT mean wheat isn’t affecting your gut • How wheat can trigger bloating, urgency, diarrhea, fatigue, brain fog, and inflammation • Why many people believe they are wheat-free but are still getting hidden exposures • How wheat sensitivities can contribute to autoimmune conditions and IBS/IBD symptoms • Why eliminating wheat alone sometimes doesn’t fully resolve symptoms • How keeping a food and symptom journal can help uncover hidden triggersResources MentionedIf you suspect wheat may be contributing to your digestive symptoms but aren’t sure how to remove it successfully, Courtney created a step-by-step mini course to guide you.👉 How to Go Wheat-Free Successfully Mini Course Learn how to identify hidden wheat exposures, avoid common mistakes, and remove wheat in a way that actually helps your gut heal.Access the mini course here: https://go.courtneycowie.com/payment-link/692df7d3bbe21907f0466fe8Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healingLink to a free 30 minute Gut Check CallLink to my websiteDisclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.