Pat it does promote weight loss but you do have to be aware of high carb foods and portion control. I'm still struggling on that one.
I found a brand of gf hamburger buns I love. but I have to limit the use or I'd gain weight on them. It is nice tho to have something that tastes like real bread and I can make toast with it!!
My DH and I went gluten free almost 2 ys ago. He has lost 70 pounds and I've only lost 30. However I was still eating potato chips and chocolate and he doesn't eat them. He's not much of a sweets eater and I am a chocoholic.
I've since given up both just recently to see if I can lose. It is tough tho!!
It does depend on what you choose to eat. Basically if you look at a diabetic diet it is mostly meat veggies fruits and dairy with limited carbs. That is also a Gluten free eating pattern. We just choose gf carbs instead of wheat
So going GF is a smart healthy way to live and makes you feel good about yourself.