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WHAT ARE THE 8 MOST COMMON SOURCES OF GLUTEN ??

 What foods are high in gluten?

Key is to read the labels and look for hidden sources of gluten or if made on shared equipment with gluten products.

The 8 most common sources of gluten include:

• Bread. This includes all types of bread (unless labeled “gluten-free”) such as rolls, buns, bagels, biscuits, and flour tortillas.
• Baked Goods. ..(Cookies, muffins, cakes and donuts)
• Pasta. .(all except ones labeled as gluten free)
• Cereal. ..(all except ones labeled as gluten free)
• Crackers. ..(all except ones labeled as gluten free)
• Beer. ..
• Gravy. ..
• Soup.

WHAT IS A GLUTEN FREE DIET?

 What is considered gluten free

A gluten-free diet excludes any foods that contain gluten, which is a protein found in wheat and several other grains. It means eating only whole foods that don't contain gluten, such as fruits, vegetables, meat and eggs, as well as processed gluten-free foods like gluten-free bread or pasta

WHAT LAB TEST CAN CONFIRM CELIAC DISEASE

 What lab test confirms celiac disease?

Two blood tests can help diagnose it: Serology testing looks for antibodies in your blood. Elevated levels of certain antibody proteins indicate an immune reaction to gluten. Genetic testing for human leukocyte antigens (HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8) can be used to rule out celiac disease.

Next step is having an endoscopy for a biopsy.  This is recommended and gold standard.

WHAT IS CELIAC DISEASE

 An immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.

Over time, the immune reaction to eating gluten creates inflammation that damages the small intestine's lining, leading to medical complications. It also prevents absorption of some nutrients (malabsorption).

The classic symptom is diarrhea. Other symptoms include bloating, gas, fatigue, low blood count (anemia), and osteoporosis. Many people have no symptoms.

The mainstay of treatment is a strict gluten-free diet that can help manage symptoms and promote intestinal healing.

SYMPTOMS OF CELIAC DISEASE

 What are the symptoms of celiac disease?

• bloating.
• chronic diarrhea.
• constipation.
• gas.
• lactose intolerance due to damage to the small intestine.
• loose, greasy, bulky, and bad-smelling stools.
• nausea or vomiting.
• pain in the abdomen

MAY IS CELIAC AWARENESS MONTH