Celiac Disease is also known as gluten enteropathy, celiac sprue or nontropical sprue. It is autoimmune reaction to gluten and gluten-like proteins found in many grains. Exposure to these grains cause an immune reaction in the body where antibodies are produced that damage the inner lining of the small intestine. Specifically, it causes flattening of the villi which are normally involved in absorbing nutrients from the food that we eat.  Chronic gluten ingestion in suceptible individuals eventually leads to malabsorption of nutrients leading to growth abnormalities, iron deficiency anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency, osteoporosis and hormonal imbalance to name a few.

Testing Options

• Celiac Home Testing: Quick and accurate home test for IgA Antibodies
• Celiac Panel: Includes IgG, IgA and Transglutaminase Antibody testing

There are many resources now available for people diagnosed with Celiac disease. Proper lifestyle and dietary changes can restore and heal the surface of the small intestine and prevent many of the conditions associated with this disease. Supplementation may also be necessary to help restore any nutritional imbalances that may have developed. 

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