What is celiac disease?

Gluten Not Included is presented as a healthy food option for those who suffer from gluten intolerance better known as celiac disease.

There are several types of food allergies, among which is the permanent intolerance to gluten, a set of proteins present in the flours of cereals such as wheat, oats, barley and rye.

It is an autoimmune and multiorgan disease, since the defense system of celiacs recognizes gluten as foreign, producing antibodies or "defenses" in the intestine as well as in other organs or body tissues.

Celiac disease occurs in people who are genetically predisposed. It is known to occur more frequently among members of the same family. Children and adults can suffer from it. Its incidence is higher in women than in men.

Symptoms of celiac disease according to age

Celiac disease has different manifestations depending on the age range of the affected person.

Children

• Diarrhea.

• Constipation.

• Light-colored and foul-smelling stools.

• Abdominal pain and bloating.

• Weight loss.

• Tiredness.

• Headaches

• Painful skin rashes (commonly in adolescents and adults), especially around the elbows and knees.

Adolescents

• Abdominal pain

• Delayed menstrual cycle in women.

• Low mood

• Pubertal delay

• Smaller size compared to other growing adolescents

• Constipation

• Recurrent cold sores

• Headaches

• Iron deficiency anemia

Adults

• Frequent burning.

• Abdominal pain.

• Distension of the abdomen.

• Slow digestive processes.

• Diarrhea or constipation as signs of alteration of the digestive process.

• Impossibility to absorb nutrients, vitamins and minerals.

In the event of any discomfort that could indicate the presence of a gluten intolerance, it is important to see a medical specialist.

By means of a food intolerance test through a simple blood extraction, the specialist will be able to detect if you suffer from celiac disease and give you the necessary recommendations.

Eating a gluten-free diet is vital to improve the quality of life of people affected by this disease.

In Gluten Not Included we think of you and your health to offer you the best alternatives of gluten free products.