Celiac Diet
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition that causes severe damage to the lining of the small intestine. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye and it triggers symptoms.
There is no cure for celiac disease. A strict gluten-free diet must be followed to allow your body to heal. For those with celiac disease avoiding gluten is essential. If your wheat, rye, barley products small intestine cannot absorb nutrients from food creating symptoms like diarrhea, unexplained weight loss, and malnutrition.