Gluten and Schizophrenia: What’s Next?

Nada Boutrid^{1, 2}, Hakim Rahmoune^{1, 2,} and Mounira Amrane¹

¹LMCVGN Research Laboratory, Setif-1 University, Algeria

²Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital of Setif; Setif-1 University, Algeria

Cite this paper:
Nada Boutrid, Hakim Rahmoune and Mounira Amrane. Gluten and Schizophrenia: What’s Next?. International Journal of Celiac Disease. 2021; 9(3):89-90. doi: 10.12691/ijcd-9-3-3

Abstract

This letter is summarizing the pathophysiological, clinical and possible therapeutic relationship between dietary gluten and schizophrenia. In a short, updated overview we would highlight the mounting evidence of the possible efficiency of a gluten-free diet and the need of considering this option in managing schizophrenia.

Keywords:
schizophrenia gluten celiac disease

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