Coeliac disease is a genetically predisposed disease which effects 1% of the global population.
It can be diagnosed at any point throughout your life, but is mainly in early childhood (9-24 months) or in the third or fourth decade of life. In children, there is a equal boy:girl ration, but in adults, there are twice as many women being diagnosed than men.
The symptoms can be broad and can vary throughout the ages:
-Diarrhea
- High fat levels in stools
- Abdominal pain
- Bloating
- Indigestion
- Constipation
- Vomiting (Mainly children)
- Fatigue
- Weight Loss
- Rashes
These can lead to health complications such as:
- Anaemia
- Osteoporosis
- Dermatitis Herpetiformis
- Neurological Problems
- Dental Enamel Hypoplasia
There is a link towards coeliac being caused by genetics. There is a specific gene in the body that has been linked, and 40% of population in America, Europe and South East Asia carry, but it may never be 'activated'.
Other triggers that may cause Coeliac include:
- Viral Infections
- Tissue Damage
- Early termination of breast feeding and gender of a baby can contribute
The only way to relieve the symptoms is to remove all traces of gluten from the diet and live a gluten free diet.
Here are some of the best gluten free brands around:
Bread:
Supermarkets
Pasta:
Supermarkets
Flour:
Biscuits:
Zoo
And if you're looking for some inspiration or advice, I'm always happy to answer any questions. And here are some of my favourite gluten free bloggers:
References:
Coeliac UK (2018) Available at: https://www.coeliac.org.uk/coeliac-disease/about-coeliac-disease-and-dermatitis-herpetiformis/ (Accessed on: 17 May 2018).
Gujral N, Freeman HJ & Thomson ABR (2012) Celiac Disease: Prevelance, Diagnosis, Pathogenesis & Treatment, World Journal of Gastrointestinal, 18(42), pp. 6036-6059.
Lebhowl B, Sanders Ds & Green PHR (2018) Coeliac Disease, The Lancet, 391(10115), pp.70-81.
Malagoda M & Simsek S (2017) 'Celiac Disease and Cereal Proteins', Food Hydrocolloids, 68, pp. 108-113.
NHS (2016) 'Coeliac Disease' Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coeliac-disease/ (Accessed on: 17 May 2018)
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