Celiac.com 02/29/2020 - It has been a long and winding road, and around each curve something new has been discovered. I have learned more than I ever thought there was to know about celiac disease. I am forever grateful for having received a celiac diagnosis because it was on that day that I began my journey back to health.
On my first day of diagnosis I set out to find out as much as possible about this seemingly rare, but obviously complicated disease. My diagnosis answered a lot of questions for me, yet I was also struck by how many new questions arose.
What was the trigger for celiac disease, of course gluten played a part, but what in my past history put me over the edge? What had changed? Did the doctors know so little about the trigger for celiac disease that it was...

Celiac.com 11/30/2021 - We all know symptoms of celiac disease are activated by the consumption of gluten, which can be found in wheat, barley, rye, and even oats that aren’t certified gluten-free. Most individuals who go on a gluten-free diet will think about food only, not necessarily medications. However, the truth of the matter is you need to be careful with both nutritional supplements, and over-the-counter and prescription medications, as they could contain gluten. 
More often than not, excipients, which are binding agents or inactive ingredients in pills, tend to contain wheat, potato, corn, or rice. Additionally, even if a brand name drug is gluten-free, this does not mean that its generic version is. Nutritional supplements tend to be easier because a lot of companies no...

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 04/15/2023 - 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...