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What is Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease (aka coeliac disease) is a genetic autoimmune disorder where ingesting gluten (a protein in wheat, barley, and rye) triggers an immune response that damages the small intestine's lining. This damage leads to inflammation and atrophy of the villi, tiny finger-like projections in the intestine responsible for nutrient absorption. As a result, individuals with celiac disease may experience symptoms like diarrhea, bloating, fatigue, and malnutrition. Over time, untreated celiac disease can lead to more severe health problems, including anemia, osteoporosis, weight loss, and increased risk of certain cancers. A strict gluten-free diet is the only effective treatment. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease, not a wheat allergy. It's also different from non-celiac gluten sensitivity, gluten intolerance, or sensitivity to gluten.
My Long Journey to Celiac Disease Diagnosis
Like many people, I spent a lot of years, a lot of dollars, and endured many tests and misdiagnoses, before doctors finally discovered that I had celiac disease (also known as coeliac disease or celiac sprue), and needed to eliminate gluten and all gluten-containing ingredients from my diet. Gluten is a protein found in the three main gluten-containing grains: wheat, rye, and barley; and is often hidden in processed foods, and things like soy sauce and beer...[READ MORE about my long and winding road to a celiac disease diagnosis and recovery.]
Gluten-Free Diet
To treat my celiac disease I had to go on a gluten-free diet for life. That meant learning to read food labels to avoid gluten ingredients, and eating a diet of mostly naturally gluten-free foods like meats, fruits, nuts, vegetables, and packaged foods only if they are certified gluten-free or labeled gluten-free, for example gluten-free breads made using gluten-free grains.
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- Scott Adams replied to lehum's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications19
nuts.com -- no longer Celiac safe?
This older article makes me wonder about the GFCO and its protocols: -
- Aphrodite replied to lehum's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications19
nuts.com -- no longer Celiac safe?
I’ve been using almond flour from nuts.com for over 10 years. I have dermatitis herpetiformis all over. The rash started about two months ago. I finally eliminated the almond flour, labeled certified gluten free, two weeks ago, and I think the dermatitis herpetiformis is finally healing. I am so bummed. -
- Scott Adams replied to Michael P's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications3
Gluten free Areds 2 Vitamins
If you need that designation you'll likely need to switch to a different brand. It's unfortunate that they don't add it to their label and test for gluten. -
- Michael P replied to Michael P's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications3
Gluten free Areds 2 Vitamins
Thank you for the reply , I have tried the Baush & Lomb brand and did have a gluten reaction. O spoke to the mfg and they state the same as many other mfgs. - NO Gluten intentionally added to product , but they have no control ( they choose not to) over their suppliers of various ingredients I am really trying to only take vitamins that clearly... -
- Scott Adams replied to annamarie6655's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications4
Diagnosed w Celiacs, but reacting to gluten-free Digiorno Pizza AND Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing
DiGiorno reformulated and have not been using wheat starch for a couple of years now, so this should not be an issue: https://www.goodnes.com/digiorno/products/digiorno-gluten-free-frozen-pepperoni-pizza/ It does contain other ingredients that may be causing you IBS-like issues, for example guar gum. Many gluten-free foods and baking mixes contain...
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