Gluten is historically one of the most important proteins in the nutrition of the West. The poor ate bread; see the Pater Noster. The anti-gluten nonsense by people who are not suffering from celiac disease is mostly fadish.
It occurred to me that the “gluten free” craze had gotten way out of hand when I saw a frozen turkey labeled as such.
There are lymphatic issues with gluten, too.
I’ve got it.
I can tolerate small amounts of gluten, but a large amount (e.g. a glass of beer) causes severe illness (infected lymphatic system, fever, headaches, etc.... it’s like a VERY bad flu.)
If I avoid it, I’m OK... P.S. I run half-marathons regularly and I’m 50 years old.