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.
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:
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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