Are you Gluten Intolerant Many Americans Suffer for Years Before Realizing they have Celiac Disease



Celiac Disease, also known as gluten intolerance, was thought to be a rare condition until only recently. Now it is thought that Celiac Disease may actually affect three million Americans. According to the NIH the disease is present in 0.5 to 1% of the U.S. population, ten times higher than previous estimates.

Celiac disease is an inherited disorder in which eating certain types of protein, called gluten, sets off an autoimmune response that causes damage to the small intestine. This, in turn, causes the small intestine to lose its ability to absorb the nutrients found in food, leading to malnutrition and unwanted symptoms that range from diarrhea, weight loss, and abdominal pain to fatigue, depression, and malnutrition. Many people live with the discomfort and pain for years before they are diagnosed.

A recent study in Archives of Internal Medicine, found that one out of every 133 Americans has celiac disease . Since only one out of 4,700 Americans has been diagnosed, this means that 97 percent of cases in this country go undetected.

Celiac Disease: A Guide to Living with Gluten Intolerance is the first book on this important topic co-written by a nurse, dietician, and a clinical pharmacist. The authors's diverse backgrounds ensure complete and clear information on all aspects of this disease, including symptoms, diagnosis, management, complications, and current research.

While many cookbooks and dietary manuals on gluten intolerance exist, Celiac Disease is the only book to educate individuals on how to live fully and richly while maintaining a gluten-free lifestyle. Not only will readers learn how to set up and maintain a gluten-free kitchen, but they will also find strategies for tackling emotional issues, nutrition and dietary guidelines, handling dining outside the home, and parental advice on raising a celiac child.





Are you Gluten Intolerant Many Americans Suffer for Years Before Realizing they have Celiac Disease