Coeliac disease

when gluten is removed from the diet. However, they do not test positive for celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease caused by a reaction to gliadin; a gluten protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and sometimes oats. The history of why and when wheat and thus gluten has changed, affecting our bodies differently, can be traced back to a man by the name of Norman Borlaug. Borlaug had good intentions to help feed the world. He genetically modified the wheat crop to produce high…

Peter Koehler, author of Celiac Disease And Gluten, wrote in the terms and definitions section of his book that ¨gluten has been described as a rubber-like proteinaceous mass that remains when wheat dough is washed with salt or water solution to remove soluble constituents and starch granules”…

In contrast from 20 years ago, celiac disease has become more prevalent than ever before. When one consumes food containing the protein gluten, the small intestine reacts by preventing vitamins and minerals to absorb. Gluten peptides are perceived as foreigners by antibodies within the body. Therefore, these antibodies treat them as a threat, and begin to destroy the intestinal wall called the epithelium and beyond the small intestine. Resolving the problem essentially requires a strict…

hospitals across the state. Matt continued not to eat and was diagnosed Anorexic, Malnourished and Celiac. Celiac is a word I didn’t learn until after Matt had passed away. My family was so convinced his disease was upstairs, no one talked about it. Celiac is a hereditary autoimmune disease. This disease attacks peoples small intestine when they eat gluten containing foods, which is anything containing wheat, barley, and…

those suffering from celiac disease. The organization aims to assist people who have celiac disease by providing information on how to manage the disease and eat a gluten-free diet. Annually, the Edmonton Chapter hosts various events which raise funds for the organization and garner media attention. The organization depends on these events to stay active in the community and continue to provide information on how to live a healthy and comfortable life with celiac disease. These events also allow…

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Can a Gluten-Free Diet Change Your Life? Here’s What You Should Know to Decide. Recently the words Gluten-free and Celiac Disease (CD) have become common topics of conversations; whether the conversation is about weight-loss, healthy living, nutrition, or exercise. Health food products with labels such as “organic”, “gluten-free”, “sugar and fat-free” can be seen almost everywhere. If you ask anyone concerned about their weight or health, they can answer the question “what are the benefits of…

Genetic diseases affect 12 million people in America, and I happen have two of them. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2011 and celiac in 2012. I have always had a strong passion of knowledge and I’ve always loved learning, and learning about my diseases is no exception. So in this report I will be telling you about Celiac, what it is, who it affects, how it affects, and what research is being done to cure it. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease where eating gluten, (the protein found…

better on a gluten free diet but little to no proof scientifically that it is healthier. The JAMA Medical Journal even emphasized that “following a gluten-free diet when it is not necessary can lead to nutrient deficiencies” (“JAMA's Review of Celiac Disease and Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity”). Basically, this evidence is saying that by following a gluten free diet without medical reason, many people are not going to get the nourishment that comes from eating whole grains. It is confusing why…

year. While many claim that avoiding gluten is the latest diet fad, for the millions of people in the United States who have celiac disease, eating gluten can cause them hours of misery. Celiac disease is an autimmune disorder that causes an abnormal response when gluten is eaten. Gluten is a protein that is found in barley, rye and wheat. When those with celiac disease or who have a gluten sensitivity eat gluten, they can experience constipation, diarrhea, anemia, pain in the bones and severe…