Celiac Facts for Patients

An essential mineral. It is necessary for the transport of oxygen in the blood.

A common gastrointestinal disorder involving an abnormal condition of gut contractions (motility) and increased gut sensations (visceral hypersensitivity) characterized by abdominal pain / discomfort , gas, bloating, mucous in stools, and irregular bowel habits with constipation or diarrhea or alternating diarrhea and constipation.

An inflammation of joints with unknown cause  It is the most common form of arthritis (i.e. inflammation of joints) in children and adolescents. It typically causes persistent joint pain, swelling and stiffness. The disease may only last few months, but it can also become chronic.

Enzyme that breaks down the milk sugar lactose into its components glucose and galactose.

Also known as colon, is the last part of the gastrointestinal tract. Its function is to absorbed water and to store remaining waste material as feces.

Is defined by the World Health Organization as a birth weight of a infant of 2,499 g or less, regardless of gestational age.

A lymphoma is a type of cancer of the immune system and white blood cells. If it develops in the small intestine, it is called intestinal lymphoma. It is a rare complication of celiac disease. The prognosis depends on many factors, such as the stage, the progression, response to treatment and overall health status of the patient.

Macronutrients are the largest class of nutrients the body requires and include protein, carbohydrates, and fats.

A type of sugar that is used as a food additive. Maltodextrin is easily digestible, absorbed as rapidly as glucose and it might be either moderately sweet or almost flavorless. It is commonly used for the production of soft drinks and candy. It can also be found as an ingredient in a variety of other processed foods.

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions — increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels — that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.