Most People With Gluten Intolerance Don’t Know They Have It: Important Information About This Increasingly Common Condition

Gluten intolerance,which includes celiac disease , is a digestive disorder that is triggered by the consumption of any foods that contain gluten — a protein found in several common foods that contain wheat, barley or rye such as bread, pasta, cookies and pizza crust.

Gluten intolerance doesn’t discriminate by age as it affects both children and adults. For people diagnosed with celiac disease, ingesting food containing gluten can wreak havoc on their digestive system.

The gluten protein alerts the body’s immune system and initiates a reaction by attacking the lining of the small intestine, resulting in a range of symptoms from diarrhea, nausea, headache, tooth enamel damage and abdominal pain. If left untreated over a period of time it can keep important vitamins and minerals like iron and calcium from being absorbed. The loss of these nutrients can eventually result in serious health complications, including anemia, osteoporosis and, in some cases, infertility in both men and women.

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