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August 10, 2020

Is there a connection between joint pain and celiac disease?

Estimated reading time: 1 minute Joint pain and inflammation can be common symptoms in people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. In people with celiac disease, gluten can cause damage to the lining of the small intestine. Gluten sensitivity can[…]

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July 27, 2020

Is there a connection between headache and celiac disease?

Estimated reading time: 1 minute No one knows exactly why headaches occur, but there are some triggers and risk factors. For example, a person with a family history of headaches has an increased risk of having headaches. The headache can[…]

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July 20, 2020

International Gluten-Free Day

Estimated reading time: 1 minute Whether or not you follow a gluten-free diet, you should consider celebrating International Gluten-Free Day on January 13. International Gluten-Free Day was first organized in 2014 to raise awareness in the community about the aspects[…]

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July 13, 2020

10 signs of gluten intolerance

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Celiac disease affects about one in 100 people. People with this autoimmune condition cannot digest gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Other people may have gluten intolerance, a milder form of the[…]

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August 29, 2019

12 myths about celiac disease

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Celiac disease is a digestive disorder characterized by an autoimmune response to gluten, a protein found in rye, barley, wheat, triticale, and many other cereal grains. Celiac disease, if left untreated, can cause a variety[…]

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August 1, 2019

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[…]

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June 7, 2018

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[…]