Coeliac disease

Historically, oats were not allowed to be consuming while on a gluten free diet for a patient with celiac disease. Still, to this day the question on whether or not they are truly gluten free is still floating around. This has been a debate for those who have celiac disease because a person with this disease may not consume gluten. Celiac Disease is an inflammatory disease that destroys the lining of the small intestines and prevents the absorption of nutrients and vitamins into the system. The…

of an effect on children as well. Celiac disease is defined as a disease in which the small intestine is hypersensitive to gluten, leading to difficulty in digesting food. This condition is genetically based, so it is more frequent in those with a family history of gluten sensitivity. This means that if a first or second- degree relative has celiac disease, you are at an…

Introduction Celiac disease is not considered a food allergy1 but rather considered an autoimmune disorder that will affect the villi which can cause malabsorption in the gastrointestinal tract.2 In general, the villi will help absorb the nutrients from the food. When eating gluten, the villi in the small intestine will become inflamed. When the villi are not working properly nutrient deficiencies will be a result which is also malabsorption.1 Gluten is in a lot of foods that athletes eat when…

Paper: Celiac Disease By: Brionna Sandridge October 1, 2015 Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder of the digestive system. It has to do with the digestion of food containing gluten (WebMD). Gluten is a protein that is found in grains such as wheat, rye, and barley. Therefore, it is in common foods such as bread, cereal, pasta, and even some sauces and beer. Gluten makes these foods stick together; it gives them substance and helps them to maintain their shape (Celiac Disease…

we are going to look at how a person with Celiac disease deals with the diet changes and body changes that this disease causes. New diets come popular every year whether is it a diet program like Atkins or a low carbohydrate diet. Some people choose to do a diet based on the belief that they will live a healthier lifestyle and lose weight. Some people have to go a special diets due to health…

which is used to make flour. Some natural food sources containing gluten is white flour, whole wheat flour, wheat germ and spelt. Some common symptoms that may indicate the presence of Celiac disease are vomiting, fatigue, abdominal bloating and pain, and weight loss. The two lab tests used to diagnose the disease is a blood test for gluten antibodies, or a biopsy of the small bowel to assess if any damage has been done to the gut. Skin biopsies might also be taken. Lactose intolerance is…

Celiac disease (CD) AKA celiac sprue, is a auto immune disorder of the small intestine. CD affects genetically predisposed individuals when they ingest the protein gluten. Gluten is a storage protein that is necessary for the germination of grains including; wheat, rye, barley, and to some degree, oats.When a patient with CD ingests gluten the immune system's response damages the intestinal lining mucosa through lymphocytosis, crypt hyperplasia and villous atrophy. These changes are the…

I know you may be scared or have questions and concerns about going through with this new gluten free diet of yours, but I assure you that you have nothing to worry about. In fact, it’s scientifically proven that having a diet consisting of gluten free is really beneficial for one’s health in the long term and not just a “fad.” You may not be fully aware of what gluten really is, so let me break it down for you. Gluten is for the most part made up out of 2 proteins; glutenin and gliadin. First…

stay in one piece. Gluten is very common in many foods, but for some people eating gluten can cause a sensitive stomach, making it hard for these nutrients to be absorbed the right way. A gluten free diet is for the people who do not have celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that can occur when the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine, but want to flush out their immune system. The diet consists of taking the same precautions as a person with celiac would except for the…

The History of Wheat and Celiac Disease Wheat of the centuries has been a source of food and nutrition all over the world for many different cultures. Originating in southwest Asia, the crop was bought and sold by traders from Europe and Africa and eventually making it over to the Americas by the early 1600s. The first archeological findings of wheat being made into bread can be found in ancient Egypt along the Nile River sometime around 5,000 B.C. as well as India, China, and even stretching…