Another problem is that whenever there is gluten-mediated inflammation in your intestine, your adrenal glands produce a hormone called "cortisol". Elevated cortisol levelscompromise your gut immune system.

In the inner layer of your entire digestive tract you have an army of immunecells that protect you against bacteria, fungi, yeasts, viruses and potentially toxicchemicals.

This immune army is called secretory IgA (sIgA) and it can be seriouslydepleted by inflammation and high cortisol levels, leaving you open to infection.

By taking gluten out of your diet, you can start to reduce your digestive inflammation, lower your cortisol levels and begin rebuilding your immune army.