The food we eat most often can cause depression and fatigue?

There is a possibility that gluten makes some people depressed or tired, and can often be the cause of stomach problems, according to research by scientists from La Trobe University in Melbourne, presented at the annual conference of the Gastroenterological Society of Australia last week.

Scientists have found that products such as bread and pasta, which contain gluten, cause a "mental reaction" in some people. Only one percent of people react badly to gluten due to a serious disease - celiac disease.

About 12 percent claim to be sensitive to gluten, as it causes cramps and bloating.

To determine whether it was a gluten sensitivity unrelated to celiac disease, or whether it was all "in the head", Australian scientists conducted blind food tests and recorded the symptoms the participants had.

They found that some people actually experience real mental problems from eating foods high in gluten. Experts suggest that flatulence and cramps can be caused either by carbohydrates - fructans or by gluten intake.

They also noticed that some study participants showed fatigue and had less positive emotions, suggesting that gluten does indeed affect the brain.

The lead author of the study, Jesika Bjesjekjerski, however, says that not everyone who consumes gluten will fall into depression.

She adds that this phenomenon affects only a very small percentage of people, but that this explains why some feel better if they eat gluten-free products.

A 2015 Italian study also noted an increase in depression in gluten-sensitive people, B92 reports.