The VL is finally back and it has a powerglide now.
And remember,
1 in 100
Number of people worldwide affected by celiac disease
50%
Diagnosed patients who still report symptoms while on gluten-free diet
1 in 10
Related family members who also have celiac disease
2x/4x
Increased risk of coronary artery disease/small bowel cancers
Diagnosing Coeliac Disease
Coeliac disease (pronounced seel-ee-ak) is an immune disease caused by gluten, a protein in wheat, rye, barley and oats. When people with coeliac disease eat gluten, an inappropriate immune reaction causes inflammation and damage to the small bowel (intestine). Untreated, coeliac disease can cause a range of symptoms and health
problems. Treatment involves lifelong and strict avoidance of gluten in the diet and leads to healing of the bowel and better health.
The lining of the small bowel is covered with tiny, finger-like projections called villi, which aid the digestion and absorption of nutrients from food. In people with untreated coeliac disease, the villi become inflamed and flattened. This is called “villous atrophy”. Villous atrophy reduces the surface area of the bowel available for nutrient absorption, which can lead to nutrient deficiencies. Inflammation also results in problems that can affect the bones, joints, skin and other organs, such as the liver and brain.