Celiac DiseaseClay Jones & Pierce Holloway

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

What is Celiac Disease?

Beer Cakes and Pies Cereals Cookies French Fries Matzo Pasta Soy sauce Soups

Common Items with Gluten

Bloating Fatigue Constipation Numbness Depression Headaches Delayed Growth

Symptoms

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

Treatment

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

Living With Celiac’s

Andie CozzarelliAll-American, All-ACC

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