CELIAC DIESEASE

What is celiac disease?

Celiac disease is a disease of the digestive system which, when ingesting foods containing gluten, causes inflammation of the small intestine interfering with the absorption of nutrients.

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In which fOOds is gluten present?

Gluten is a protein substance mainly present in some types of cereals, such as wheat, spelled, rye, barley, oats and kamut.

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What are the symptOms of celiac disease?

Typical symptoms affect the intestine and occur with abdominal pain, swelling, diarrhea, nausea and loss of appetite. If ignored celiac disease can also lead to anemia, weight loss, chronic fatigue, joint and muscle pain.

To diagnose celiac disease you just need to contact your primary care physician, but remember that the exams must be done before starting a gluten free diet.

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What can yOu dO if yOu discOver you are celiac?

Currently the only effective treatment for celiac disease is the gluten free diet.

There are already many specific products for celiacs, but we are constantly looking for new gluten free recipes with an incomparable taste in order to make everyone’s life more and more tasty.