Leaky Gut Syndrome And Celiac Disease

Posted on timeJuly 12th, 2010 by userAdvisor


Celiac disease is also commonly known as Leaky gut syndrome. It is actually intolerance towards the gluten, a protein in some types of grain. This is not an food allergy it’s actually an autoimmune disease. The celiac disease is actually has the characteristics of abdominal distress, poor digestion and other gastrointestinal complaints.

This disease is generally thought to be occurring as a result of hereditary issues and this can be forum both in kids as well as adults. This disease can also occur suddenly after surgery, infection, stress, pregnancy or childbirth. However there is no particular reason for the cause of the disease. The symptoms of the disease include gastrointestinal problems like chronic bloating, gas, abdominal pain and diarrhea or constipation. Other symptoms like weight gain or loss, anemia, bone or joint pain or intensely itchy skin accompanied by blisters, called dermatitis herpetiformis also accompany in rare cases.

This disease can be identified through blood test and it is very important for each individual to get tested than doing a self diagnosis. The treatment for the disease insists that the individual consume food items that are gluten free. Gluten is the main focus of leaky gut diet. Gluten is mostly found in food items like wheat, rye, barley, triticale and a few other less popular grains and also candy, chips, fries, soy sauce, tortilla chips and soups, among other unexpected foods. It is necessary for the individuals to check if the product is gluten free before buying them. The Gluten free products will carry the label GF in the outer wrapper.

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