1. A blood test is only the first step in diagnosis. A biopsy of your small intestine is needed to determine if you have Celiac disease.
2. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder where eating gluten damages the small intestines.
3. Celiac disease affects 1 in 100 people worldwide with the number of people doubling every 15 years. If an immediate family member has it, then the risk is 1 in 10 that you will have it too.
4. Many people gain weight after diagnosis, and on a gluten free diet. Their intestinal tract starts to heal, leading to better absorption of nutrients.
5. 20 ppm of gluten is the amount of gluten the FDA allows in a product labeled gluten free. Just know that 1/8 tsp. of gluten can damage the small intestine of someone with Celiac disease.
6. Gluten cannot be absorbed through your scalp or skin unless there is an open cut. It must be ingested in order to cause damage. No need for gluten free shampoos or creams. Because lipstick and lip products can be easily ingested, keep them gluten free.
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