Gluten is a protein found in grains such as wheat products, barley, rye, and spelt. Gluten can be found in bread, cereals, pasta, and processed foods; however, some people do not tolerate gluten well. Two main categories of gluten intolerance There are two main categories of gluten intolerance: celiac disease and gluten sensitivities. Celiac disease […]

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A recent study analyzed previously published data to determine the quantities of gluten unintentionally consumed by celiac disease patients on a gluten-free diet. Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disease affecting the intestinal tract. The consumption of gluten induces an immune response that affects the intestinal lining and leads to the malabsorption of important nutrients. […]

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Researchers investigated whether sleep quality in children with sleep apnea and celiac disease benefitted from a gluten-free diet. Gluten is a common protein found in grains such as wheat. Celiac disease is a condition in which an individual’s sensitivity to gluten triggers a systemic immune response. Celiac disease is prevalent in approximately 1% of the […]

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Non-celiac gluten sensitivity conditions and wheat allergies mimic symptoms experienced by individuals with celiac disease. This imitation has led to incorrect diagnoses and management of patients.   Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is comprised of many disorders that cause abdominal discomfort and associated symptoms in individuals. One of these groups centres around the inability to digest […]

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Celiac disease is a systemic disorder that occurs because of an improper immune reaction to gluten intake. Identifying the risk factors for celiac disease, including both environmental and genetic components, will help establish preventative measures to reduce the prevalence and incidence of the disease.   Celiac disease (CD) is an immune-mediated reaction that occurs because […]

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What Is Celiac Disease? Celiac disease (also called gluten-sensitive enteropathy or celiac sprue) is an autoimmune disorder that affects the digestive system in which the consumption of gluten results in damage to the lining of the small intestine. Gluten is a type of protein that is found in some kinds of grains (e.g., barley, wheat, […]

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