celiac disease

In the United States, approximately 1% of the total population has been diagnosed with celiac disease (CD) - an auto-immune disorder triggered by gluten consumption.

Food intolerance is a problem in the digestive system.

By Senay Simsek

By Dr. Ingrid Pultz

Several explanations are possible for what appears to be an increase in celiac disease and/or gluten sensitivity*.

For people with celiac disease, gluten enemy #1. For some celiac patients, an exposure to gluten can make them sick for days with pain, vomiting and diarrhea while causing intestinal damage.

Celiac disease (CD), an autoimmune disorder that is marked by damage to the lining of the small intestine, can only be treated by following a gluten free (GF) diet.

For the one percent of the population with celiac disease (an estimated 3 million people,) accurate food labeling is a critical health issue. The words 'gluten free' on a package go way beyond being trendy.

May is Celiac Disease Awareness month which makes this the perfect time to focus on some exciting new research in the field.  One of the most interesting questions out there is - what is the cause of celiac disease? 

Makers of gluten-free food are well aware of two main consumer groups that buy their products: (1) Those who have to for medical reasons, and (2) those who want to because they think they're making a healthy choice by d