Understanding Celiac Disease
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What is Gluten?
Gluten is a group of proteins found in certain grains, including wheat, barley, and rye. It helps give dough its elasticity and allows bread and other baked goods to maintain their shape and texture. Continue reading
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How Common Is Celiac Disease?
CD affects about 1 in 100 individuals worldwide. Your risk is higher if: The Genetic component Most people with celiac disease carry specific gene variants: However, having HLA-DQ2 or HLA-DQ8 does not mean you will get celiac disease. Many people carry… Continue reading
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What is Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease (CD) is a chronic autoimmune condition in which eating gluten triggers the body’s immune system to attack the small intestine. Over time, this damage interferes with the body’s ability to absorb nutrients properly. What Happens to the Body?… Continue reading


