Celiac Facts for Patients

Means "within the muscle" and is a layer of connective tissue that surrounds each individual muscle cell.

A medical procedure using an endoscope, which is an illuminated optical, typically slender and tubular instrument, to look deep into different the body regions, e.g. into the gut.

Different types of enzymes have different functions in our body, e.g. some act like tiny scissors that further break down the food components or modify certain molecules.

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Secretion of body glands to external surfaces which are in contact with the environment, e.g. the sweat which is made by glands in the skin skin or digestive juices which are produced by the pancreas and released into the the gut to break down the food components.

Fat is one of the three macronutrients within our food.There are different kinds of fat that we consume in our diet: Saturated fat, trans fat and unsaturated fat. Unsaturated fat is generally more healthy than saturated fat and trans fat.

Fat-soluble vitamins are those which disperse and are stored in fat. Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble vitamins. In contrast to water-soluble vitamins, fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body. Because they can build up over long periods of time, it's possible to develop a toxicity from over-consumption.

Parts of fruits, vegetables and grains that cannot be digested. Fiber is of vital importance to support digestion; it helps the body move food through the digestive tract.

Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Mono-saccharides and Polyols. Are types of short carbohydrates which are only poorly absorbed in the small intestine. They are instead transported into the colon where they are fermented by gut bacteria. Foods high in FODMAPS are grains (wheat, barley, rye), some vegetables (beetroot, fennel, peas), legumes, dairy and many fruits. A low FODMAP diet should never be initiated without indication from a doctor and consultation with a dietitian/nutritionist.

Is also known as folic acid and vitamin B9. It belongs to the group of the B-vitamins.