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Autoimmune digestive disease Damages small intestine villi, causing problems when absorbing food Triggered by digestion of gluten ◦ Found in wheat, barley, and rye When people with Ciliac’s eat gluten, the body attacks itself, misinterpreting the gluten as a harmful substance
Beer Cakes and Pies Cereals Cookies French Fries Matzo Pasta Soy sauce Soups
Bloating Fatigue Constipation Numbness Depression Headaches Delayed Growth
Blood tests performed to confirm diagnosis ◦ Symptoms mimic other diseases Only treatment is gluten-free diet for the entire life of the patient ◦ Must have alternatives such as brown rice, buckwheat and corn starch
Many runners can develop problems digesting gluten (gluten intolerance) or are living with Celiac’s disease With a gluten-free diet, many people with Celiac’s can lead normal lives Andie Cozzarelli All-American, All-ACC
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