Celiac Disease Quick Facts

DID YOU KNOW THAT IN NORTH AMERICA 1 IN 133 PEOPLE HAVE CELIAC DISEASE.

ONLY A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED.

CAUSE:

The part of the grain of wheat, rye, oats and barley called
gliadin is toxic to a portion of the population.
The absorptive surface of the small bowel is destroyed,
thereby resulting in the body's inability to absorb nutrients necessary
for good health, such as: protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.

Common Symptoms

• anemia
• weight loss
• cramps & bloating
• chronic diarrhea
• fatigue
• irritability
• lack of energy
• chronic ill health
• malnutrition
• Dermatitis Herpetiformis

   

  Degree Of Reaction

  • There is great variation in sensitivity to gluten, but whether or not obvious symptoms occur, damage to the intestinal lining may still occur.

  Screening

  • IgG and/ or IgA blood test.

  Diagnosis

  • Small Bowel Biopsy

Treatment

No known cure.
Celiac Disease can be effectively treated and controlled,
by strict adherence to a gluten-free diet For Life.
This requires that the Celiac and the public be well educated
in dietetic practices in order to be aware of hidden sources of gluten.<

Hidden Sources Include:

• HPP/HVP (Hydrolyzed Plant Protein, Vegetable Protein)
  
• Malt, malt extract, and malt flavouring
  
• Modified Food Starch
  
• Natural Flavourings & Spices