What is Celiac Disease?
 | Celiac Disease is a disorder that
can be inherited and may become active at any time from infancy to
adulthood. It is also known by different names such as Celiac Sprue,
Gluten Sensitivity Enteropathy and Non-tropical Sprue. They all refer
to the same problem, the inability to tolerate gluten, a grain protein
found in wheat, rye, barley and oats. By consuming these grains, the
mucosa of the small intestinal lining is damaged. The major function
of the small intestine is the absorption of nutrients. The damage
therefore, results in mal-absorption and an increased risk of other
health problems. Celiac Disease is controlled with removal of gluten
from your entire diet-for
life! |