Non-Food Sources of Gluten

With all of the focus regarding avoiding gluten on foods that you eat, it may be time to 
consider the possibility that you’re still getting a fair amount of gluten in your diet. That 
might sound crazy to some people, but the reality is that gluten finds its way into your 
body through multiple means. The ingredients in products that you use can also contain 
traceable amounts of this wheat protein, and if you’re using these products frequently 
enough, you might not be getting a benefits from avoiding gluten at all. In the next few 
paragraphs you’ll find info on non-food sources of gluten. 

Makeup and Other Cosmetics

This might come as a terrible shock to some people, but a large portion of the makeup 
and other beauty products are well known for containing gluten. The fact that makeup is 
most likely going to be on your face, and thus have the potential to get into your mouth 
makes it an issue worth figuring out. You could possibly go on the company website in 
order to get more accurate nutrition information, but studies have been showing that is 
still an issue that needs to be addressed, and dealt with as swiftly as possible. Until 
then, you can simply avoid any products that might cause your body to become 
exhausted. 

Your Bathroom Goods 

When you buy soap, the last thing you're thinking about is the gluten content of your 
shampoo. For people who have a strict gluten intolerance, many of them found that 
there are dozens of products that they would never suspect have a high amount of 
gluten within them. Even though many companies will list ingredients, recent laws have 
made it easier to obfuscate certain ingredients from public knowledge. The only way to 
be completely sure is to contact the company directly. At that point you can ask if their 
products contina and gluten.  

The Medicines You Take 

If you have a favorite painkiller that you're used to using, it might be a good idea for you 
to check out the ingredient list to see if there is any contamination risk. Many of the 
most used substitutions have been known to cause lesser reactions due to their 
proximity to a contaminating factor like open exposed wheat on a cutting floor. The good 
news, is that drugs are regulated more closely, so you are less likely have a bad 
experience with a “gluten free” option. It is always a good idea to contact the person at 
the manufacturer like a sales rep that can give you more specific details about the 
product. 




