Gluten intolerance, is a genetic disorder that affects 1 in 133 Americans. Symptoms of gluten intolerance can range from the classic features, such as diarrhea, weight loss, and malnutrition, to latent symptoms such as isolated nutrient deficiencies with no gastrointestinal symptoms. The disease mostly affects people of European (especially Northern European) descent, but recent studies show that it also affects Hispanic, Black and Asian populations as well.
People who suffer from gluten sensitivities often take on the difficult task of following a gluten-free diet. This can often be only part of the battle, once damage has been done to the digestive tract absorption of nutrients essential for healing and optimum health can be hindered. Even once a gluten free diet is implemented, anemia and vitamin deficiencies are common.
Here you will find basic information about conditions related to gluten intolerance to help you make educated decisions regarding your health and approach to living a gluten-free healthy lifestyle.
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