Celiac.com 08/16/2018 - What is the significance of vitamin D serum levels in adult celiac patients? A pair of researchers recently set out to assess the value and significance of 25(OH) and 1,25(OH) vitamin D serum levels in adult celiac patients through a comprehensive review of medical literature.
Researchers included F Zingone and C Ciacci are affiliated with the Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy; and the Celiac Center, AOU San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi di Aragona, University of Salerno, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Salerno, Italy. 
Within the wide spectrum of symptoms and alteration of systems that characterizes celiac disease, several studies indicate a low-level of vitamin D, therefore r...

Celiac.com 06/28/2019 (originally published 07/12/2010) - The report by R.H. Wasserman titled “Vitamin D and the Dual Processes of Intestinal Calcium Absorption“ is very important.  I have some writing to do (and corrections to make) as a result of reading this.  It helps to explain why dogs don’t suffer from clinical osteoporosis.  It’s obvious that there are processes taking place in the ileum of humans that do not take place in the dog.  
This came up as I was counseling an Internet acquaintance concerning his osteoporosis.  He was not improving with conventional therapy and was also suffering from chronic lymphocytic colitis.  I knew that the ileum actively absorbs calcium but the numbers in the study above were news to me.  I’ve been telling people for years that one of the b...

Celiac.com 07/06/2020 - Although researchers are just beginning to learn about the role of vitamin D on the immune system and on infection, recent studies point to vitamin D as an immune system regulator and signaling component. Over 900 genes are reportedly regulated by vitamin D. Researchers are investigating numerous potential influences of Vitamin D on chronic diseases such as diabetes, celiac disease and cardiovascular, neurological, and autoimmune diseases.
A team of researchers recently set out to define the possible role of vitamin D in celiac disease development, taking into account potential links among vitamin D, the immune system and celiac disease. The research team included Giorgia Vici, Dalia Camilletti, and Valeria Polzonetti. They are variously affiliated with the S...

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...