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Could Going Gluten-Free Give You Heart Disease?
Millions of people have adopted a gluten-free diet and lifestyle. Millions more are considering it. Maybe you're among them. Many people must eat a gluten-free diet because they have a condition known as Celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder wherein the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. However, the number of non-Celiac people who believe that going gluten-free...
August 17, 2022
When Should You Consult a Gastroenterologist?
INTRODUCTION - A gastroenterologist specializes in infirmities and complications involving the gastrointestinal tract—i.e., the intestines, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, liver, colon and rectum.  Their extensive training includes 5 additional years of education in gastroenterology and internal medicine after completing medical school. In addition to other specialized functions, gastroenterologists...
March 21, 2022
High Gluten Intake During Childhood Could Increase Celiac Risk
Pasta, bread and baked goods are popular — and for good reason. Many of us crave carbs when we’re tired, stressed, or even when we're happy. Food can be used to soothe -and- to celebrate. But it seems that a high intake of gluten as a child could lead to celiac disease later in life. Gluten Consumption in the First Five Years - According to one study, which was published in the - Journal of the American...
July 2, 2020
What You Need To Know About Gluten
What DOES gluten free mean? - The term, gluten free is thrown around quite a bit. What it doesn’t mean is that a food or product is completely free of all gluten. It is almost free of all gluten. Confusing isn’t it? - For some people though, a product must be near gluten free, because even trace amounts can be damaging to their bodies, causing pain for a few hours to a few days. Don’t have Celiac?...
July 31, 2018