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celiac disease

What happens when a celiac eats gluten?

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes For most people, eating wheat is no big deal. But for people with celiac disease, even a small particle of gluten can cause a range of painful reactions that can persist for days afterwards. Gluten[…]

Celiac disease: allergy or intolerance?

Estimated reading time: 1 minute Strictly speaking, there is neither allergy nor intolerance. The allergy is immediate, we are in contact with the allergen and develop symptoms immediately. In fact, celiac disease is an autoimmune disease (generating an immune response[…]

How common is the celiac disease?

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Celiac disease is actually a common condition, but we do not realize this because so many people who have it have not been diagnosed. Celiac disease is a genetic disease; in other words, you have[…]

Is there gluten in alcoholic drinks?

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes People with celiac disease need to be careful about what they eat and drink. Many foods and drinks contain gluten, including some alcoholic drinks. Beers made with hops and barley are not recommended for people[…]

Treatment for celiac disease

Estimated reading time: 1 minute A strict lifelong gluten-free diet is the only way to control celiac disease. Your doctor can refer you to a dietician, who can help you establish a healthy gluten-free diet. Once you eliminate gluten from[…]

Can you lose weight on gluten-free diet?

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes If you have celiac disease then you cannot eat gluten. It is dangerous for your health. But what about everyone else? It is all the rage these days to give up gluten. Eliminating gluten from[…]

20 facts about celiac disease

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Celiac disease is a long-term digestive and immune disorder that affects the small intestine. Eating gluten-containing foods causes the disease. Gluten is a protein that can be found in wheat, barley, and rye. Here are[…]

What is celiac disease?

Estimated reading time: 1 minute Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disorder that can occur in genetically predisposed individuals, where gluten consumption leads to damage of the small intestine. It is estimated that 1 in 100 people worldwide are affected[…]