Potential Cure for Celiac Disease

Maylin Rodriguez-Paez RN

Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition that affects about 1 percent of the world’s population.¹

In response to gluten, the intestinal lining becomes inflamed and damaged, leading to symptoms such as cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Celiac disease is a troubling condition. Repeated exposure to gluten increases the risk for diseases such as type I diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and even bowel cancer.^{2, 3, 4, 5}

So far the only therapy is gluten-avoidance, which is difficult considering the ubiquitous presence of gluten in processed foods.

A new study out of Australia offers hope. The only catch is that it involves the ingestion …read more