Celiac.com 04/10/2021 - It was gratifying to learn, from a recent post to the Celiac Listserv, that some celiac-savvy medical practitioners are now ordering bone density testing as soon as a patient’s serology indicates celiac disease. This emerging standard of care is well rooted in the medical and scientific literature and constitutes a reasonable and appropriate strategy for the effective care and treatment of celiac disease patients. Investigators have been recommending this approach for more than a decade(1,2) and these recommendations are particularly important given the more recent data that showing a dramatic fracture rate among celiac patients that is seven times that of controls(3,4).
Although the sensitivity of endomysium (EMA) and tissue transglutaminase (tTG) may be o...

Celiac.com 11/29/2022 - Getting the proper amount of fiber in our diets is hard enough without the extra burden of celiac disease. Unfortunately, that burden is real. We know that many gluten-free foods have less fiber, more salt and sugar, and at more likely to be more refined and processed than their gluten-containing counterparts. 
So what to do? We get numerous questions about what brands of fiber supplement brands are gluten-free. Here's a list of twelve top brands, along with some natural gluten-free foods that are great sources of fiber.
Top Gluten-Free Fiber Supplements
Benefiber
Benefiber is a popular flavorless fiber powder that can be added directly to baking or cooking without affecting the taste. Benefiber can be dissolved completely in water. Don'...

Celiac.com 04/29/2024 - Getting enough calcium in the diet is essential for people of all ages, as this mineral performs many important functions in the body. In addition to bone health, calcium is required for muscle contractions, nerve impulses, normal blood clotting and regulating blood pressure. It may also offer protection from colon cancer.
Children and adults with celiac disease need to pay particular attention to calcium and other nutrients as many already have or will develop early bone disease such as osteopenia or osteoporosis. Osteopenia is low bone mineral density and osteoporosis is characterized by a significant decrease in bone mass resulting in brittle, easily broken bones. The hip, spine and wrist are most susceptible to fracture. Early diagnosis and treatment of...

Celiac.com 04/15/2023 - Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the small intestine, triggered by the ingestion of gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. One often overlooked consequence of untreated and undiagnosed celiac disease is the potential for nutrient deficiencies. Due to the damage caused to the lining of the small intestine, absorption of various essential nutrients may be impaired, leading to deficiencies that can have wide-ranging health effects. In this article, we will explore the connection between celiac disease and nutrient deficiencies, focusing on several key vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients.
The most common nutrient deficiencies associated with celiac disease that may lead to testing for the condition include iron...