A new study provides demonstrates that small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and increased intestinal permeability are both associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

A report in the February 3rd issue of Digestive and Liver Disease highlights the present understanding of transglutaminase function in gastrointestinal and liver diseases and therapeutic strategies that target transglutaminase activities.

A team of researchers recently set out to examine the connection between celiac disease and primary biliary cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis and autoimmune hepatitis.

About one person or so in every hundred has celiac disease, which means they suffer from a variety of associated symptoms along with intestinal damage and associated conditions. Research shows a connection between celiac disease and a variety of hepatic disorders. People with celiac disease have a higher instance of certain disorders of the liver.

Celiac.com 05/31/2006 - I previously discussed how liver abnormalities are highly prevalent in celiac

Celiac.com 04/27/2006 - Liver abnormalities have been found in a high percentage of celiacs when

Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2005; 21 (5): 515-518. Celiac.com 06/08/2005 – Australian researcher

Gastroenterology 2002;122:881-888. Celiac.com 05/02/2002 - In the April issue of Gastroente

Author: Hagander B; Berg NO; Brandt L; Nord en A; Sj olund K; Stenstam M. Source: Lancet, 19

Author: Bardella MT; Fraquelli M; Quatrini M; Molteni N; Bianchi P; Conte D Address: Cattedra