A gluten-free diet is a diet where gluten is eliminated. This is commonly the management for people with coeliac disease or other gluten-intolerant health conditions. Going gluten-free has a lot of advantages when it comes to your health. Whether or not you have a health condition, this kind of diet has a lot of benefits to offer. Benefits of a Gluten-Free Diet Staying away from foods that contain gluten reduces your risk for health conditions like cardiovascular diseases and certain types of cancer. It is also an excellent way for weight loss. However, some still find it hard to go […]
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A lot of people may be confused or curious as to why some people go on a gluten-free diet. The reason is simple: they have conditions that make them gluten intolerant. This is the case with people who are afflicted with coeliac disease. Take note that intolerance is different from an allergy. While allergy causes an immune system reaction that affects numerous organs in the body, intolerance is less serious and is limited to digestive problems. This article is going to help you understand what coeliac disease is and its connection with gluten. It will also help you examine if […]
Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition brought on by an unusual immune reaction to the protein gluten present in foods, such as pasta, cereals, bread, and biscuits. Some people, who have the disease, find that eating oats can also trigger symptoms. Autoimmune disorders cause the immune system to identify healthy cells and substances as harmful ones. Once the immune system encounters these cells, the body will produce antibodies to fight off these mistaken healthy cells. Autoimmunity is naturally found in the body. Whenever your body is attacked by bacteria or virus, your immune system defends you. It perceives and kills […]
Coeliac sprue or gluten intolerance is a condition that affects many people. This involves an allergic reaction or sensitivity that occurs when gluten is consumed. The immune system overreacts and then results in intestinal distress that damages the body. The symptoms can be relieved but no cure is known up to present. Diagnosing this disease right away is important to prevent it from worsening or causing other adverse reactions. If left untreated, coeliac sprue may cause permanent damage to the intestine and result in malnutrition. The effect is noticeable in varying severity and degrees. Some people with this disease do […]
Coeliac disease is one of the health issues that occur to individuals who suffer gluten intolerance. Gluten is a protein present in wheat and other similar substances like barley. This health problem is similar to allergies that can cause inflammation. However, the inflammation caused by gluten intolerance can damage the villi and small intestine. As of now, the only treatment prescribed for this disease is to go on a gluten-free diet. This disease involves various manifestations and implications. It is important to consult a doctor as soon as possible. Early detection of coeliac is necessary in order to address the […]
Coeliac disease is a medical condition where the intestine reacts negatively to a type of protein contained in gluten. Gluten is a substance found in bread, barley, wheat, cereals, and even oats. If you have this condition, eating foods containing gluten triggers the immune system in your gut. Over time, the reaction creates inflammation that destroys the lining of your small intestine and blocks the absorption of other nutrients. The malabsorption and inflammation in the intestine can lead to weight loss, bloating, and diarrhoea. Gradually, the nervous system, brain, and other body organs will be affected greatly and negatively. In […]
Coeliac disease is a prevalent digestive disorder in which an individual has an adverse reaction to gluten. If a person with the condition eats foods containing gluten, he or she may experience signs and symptoms. The common indications include: Diarrhoea Flatulence and bloating Failure to thrive in young children Weight loss Abdominal pain or discomfort Feeling tired all the time resulted from malnutrition Treatment for Coeliac Disease There is no cure for coeliac disease. However, it can be treated by following a gluten-free diet that is suggested by your health care provider. This should help control signs and symptoms from […]
Eating out is definitely the hardest part of being a coeliac. Whenever we go out for a meal or decide to have lunch out somewhere new I dread it. I can sometimes feel the panic rise up in me before we leave the house, especially if we are going out with others. I don’t worry about whether or not I will find something on the menu (there’s always the classic steak and chips – as long as I emphasise no battered onion rings or mushrooms), but I do worry about making the table seem like a group of complainers. I’ve […]
Coeliac disease diagnoses have tripled among children in the UK over the last 20 years but those from poorer families are only half as likely to be diagnosed, new research shows. The research from the University of Nottingham, published in the medical journal Archives of Disease in Childhood, shows that around 1 per cent of children have blood markers for the disorder and that the diagnosis rate between 2008 and 2012 was 75 per cent higher than it was between 1993 and 1997. The researchers used a UK database called The Health Improvement Network (THIN), a representative database of anonymised […]
So you think you’re gluten intolerant? It might go against the grain, but a growing body of research suggests that gluten might not be the cause of your gut problems at all. Researchers at King’s College London, working with leaders in the field at Melbourne’s Monash University, now believe that types of carbohydrates known as Fodmaps are the likely cause of chronic gut pain and other symptoms often attributed to gluten intolerance.Standing for Fermentable Oligo-Di-Monosaccharides and Polyols, Fodmaps are types of carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine and researchers now believe are responsible for the stomach pains, […]