Celiac Disease Almost Doubles Risk of Heart Disease

Is this true even if you follow a strict gluten free diet or is it only for people with celiac disease who don't follow a gluten free diet?

Well isn't that special, what else can this disease cause?

Thank you! Your articles bring attention to many subjects related to celiac disease that I would not be able to find anywhere else! Keep up the great work!

I had 2 heart attacks (with 9 stents inserted over 9 years), low HDLs, anemia and cancer (carcinoma) of the small intestine. Through an endoscopy at age 60, my GI doctor said I had one of the worst cases of Celiac (later confirmed by genetic testing) that he had seen. Within 6 months on a gluten free regimen, my HDLs had increased from <30 to 50. My subsequent cardiac scans indicated improvement. The cancer scans are clear after 5+ years.

It is important to get this info out to the medical community, which does not test for possible connections to Celiac disease.

Thanks for the heads up Jefferson, wish this could go farther and be published elsewhere as well. Again, great research.

Thank you. This information is informative and timely. My doctor is very interested in assisting me with navigating the 'celiac web', his son has also been diagnosed with celiac so we have a bond. It is a great discussion topic for doctors and patients.

I had 2 heart attacks (with 9 stents inserted over 9 years), low HDLs, anemia and cancer (carcinoma) of the small intestine. Through an endoscopy at age 60, my GI doctor said I had one of the worst cases of Celiac (later confirmed by genetic testing) that he had seen. Within 6 months on a gluten free regimen, my HDLs had increased from <30 to 50. My subsequent cardiac scans indicated improvement. The cancer scans are clear after 5+ years.

It is important to get this info out to the medical community, which does not test for possible connections to Celiac disease.

I had 3 heart attacks (13 stents 2008-2015) 2x2 Cabg 2010 2x4 Cabg 4/2016, low HDL's and my GI said the same thing about my Celiac disease. Worst case he had ever seen. Tested me twice. I was 54 when diagnosed with celiac disease. 54?

Thank you Jefferson!  Very interesting article. First time posting in this group and I have learned  so much in the few days I’ve been reading the articles!  I was diagnosed at the age of 52 and I’m 62 now!  Also have DH.  Since the beginning of this year I have been on multiple Antibiotics due to recurring UTI’s.  Gut is all messed up now and reassessing everything I eat!  I eat healthy, but have decided to eliminate Oatmeal and limit my Dairy, as it bothers me. Taking probiotics and Vitamin B!  Should get myself to my gastro doctor whom I haven’t seen in about 8 yrs.  Was trying to handle it myself.  Glad I decided to join Celiacs support group

10 hours ago, Guest Suepg said:

Thank you Jefferson!  Very interesting article. First time posting in this group and I have learned  so much in the few days I’ve been reading the articles!  I was diagnosed at the age of 52 and I’m 62 now!  Also have DH.  Since the beginning of this year I have been on multiple Antibiotics due to recurring UTI’s.  Gut is all messed up now and reassessing everything I eat!  I eat healthy, but have decided to eliminate Oatmeal and limit my Dairy, as it bothers me. Taking probiotics and Vitamin B!  Should get myself to my gastro doctor whom I haven’t seen in about 8 yrs.  Was trying to handle it myself.  Glad I decided to join Celiacs support group

Welcome!  Be sure to check out the forum.  We have many active members who know the ropes.

While I think there might be a small correlation with heart disease and untreated celiac disease, I think our Standard American diet which is full of sugar (which might be the source of chronic inflammation),  is probably increasing heart disease in the general population.     If celiacs just switch from junk food to gluten free junk food, their risk of heart disease probably  continues to be high.  

When I fractured my back doing nothing (osteoporosis as a result upon undiagnosed celiac disease), doctors thought I suffered a heart attack.  I had an extensive workup in the cardiac unit.  My heart is clear from disease.  So, I am not sure I agree with the article subject.  

Get to a GI and get follow up testing.  Find out if your celiac disease is active or in remission.    All leading celiac centers recommend this care.