Take Care of Your Heart - Celiac Disease Foundation

Take Care of Your Heart - Celiac Disease Foundation

Did you know, those diagnosed with celiac disease have an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases? An article published last year found that individuals with celiac disease were almost two times more likely to develop coronary artery disease (CAD), and 1.4 times more likely to have a stroke. The study did not pinpoint the reason behind this association, but co-researcher Dr. Rama Dilip Gajulapalli of Cleveland Clinic, OH, posited that low-grade inflammation in celiac disease would be the likely cause, as the risk of CAD is also higher in other autoimmune disorders like lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease.

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Whether or not you are diagnosed with celiac disease, most Americans are at risk
for heart disease. By following these dietary and lifestyle recommendations, you can help protect your heart from the chronic inflammation of daily life:

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How to convert a recipe to gluten-free

How to convert a recipe to gluten-free

Tips to make any recipe gluten-free

When it comes to cooking and baking, you don't have to limit yourself to gluten-free cookbooks just because you have Celiac disease or a wheat allergy. In fact, most recipes can be easily made without gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley products. Here's how to convert a recipe to gluten-free.

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'Silent' Celiac Disease Found in Kids at Rheumatology Clinic

'Silent' Celiac Disease Found in Kids at Rheumatology Clinic

"Silent" celiac disease (CD), or CD without gastrointestinal symptoms, was present in 2.0% of children presenting for initial pediatric rheumatology evaluation, researchers from the Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, report in an article published online June 15 in Pediatrics. The authors say celiac testing should be included in the standard initial laboratory workup for pediatric rheumatology patients, as they found that initiation of a gluten-free diet led to resolution of musculoskeletal symptoms in many of the affected patients.


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