{"id":76711,"date":"2012-08-01T11:47:41","date_gmt":"2012-08-01T16:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=76711"},"modified":"2012-08-01T11:52:03","modified_gmt":"2012-08-01T16:52:03","slug":"one-in-141-americans-has-celiac-disease-but-doesnt-realize-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/08\/one-in-141-americans-has-celiac-disease-but-doesnt-realize-it\/","title":{"rendered":"One in 141 Americans Has Celiac Disease But Doesn’t Realize it"},"content":{"rendered":"

In having two friends over for dinner last night who are both gluten free<\/a><\/strong>, I realized two things: One, it can be extremely difficult to accommodate a gluten-free diet. And two, perhaps I’m slightly gluten intolerant myself as I’ve had similar symptoms to the ones they were listing off before changing their diet.\u00a0\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

And after seeing a report this morning from RTT News<\/a><\/strong><\/em>\u00a0that most Americans have celiac disease but are unaware of it, I’m starting to wonder if I’m among the gluten intolerant after all.<\/p>\n

A new survey from the Mayo Clinic found that about 1.8 million Americans have\u00a0celiac disease<\/a><\/strong>, but approximately 1.4 million are unaware they have it. Or, 1 in 141 Americans is living with the condition without knowing it.<\/p>\n

Researchers ran blood tests on 7,798 people over the age of six who’d previously participated in a nationwide survey from the CDC<\/a><\/strong> between 2026 and 2026. Findings revealed that 35 participants had celiac disease – 20 were women, 29 were Caucasian, and 29 were entirely unaware of their condition.<\/p>\n

The study also found that 1.6 million people follow a gluten-free diet but don’t have the disease.<\/p>\n

Symptoms of celiac disease can include a wide range of things depending on its severity in a person, but shouldn’t be confused with a gluten intolerance as there’s a difference between the two.<\/p>\n

According to the Gluten Free Network<\/a><\/strong>, celiac disease is an onset allergic reaction to the protein gluten commonly found in wheat, rye, barley and oats. While it’s initially an auto-immune disorder, it can result in\u00a0malabsorption as essential nutrients are no longer being absorbed. This can ultimately result in a person suffering from malnutrition.<\/p>\n

Gluten intolerance, on the other hand, has a slower onset than celiac disease, making it the less severe of the two.<\/p>\n

People suffering from either gluten intolerance or celiac disease typically experience such symptoms as weight loss or gain<\/a><\/strong>, aching joints, eczema, head aches, exhaustion, cramps, irritability, infertility and gastrointestinal problems such as bloating, pain and gas.<\/p>\n

If you suspect you may have some level of intolerance, consult your physician about getting tested. You can also order an at-home test kit from EnteroLab<\/a><\/strong>, which is mailed out, allows you to provide saliva and stool sample, and after mailing it back in and you’ll receive your results a few weeks later.<\/p>\n

If you discover you do have a gluten sensitivity or celiac disease, be sure to make the appropriate dietary changes as ignoring the condition can do long-term damage to your thyroid, joints, digestive system and overall health.<\/p>\n

Also Read:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Miley Cyrus Stays Trim Following a Gluten-Free Diet<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Obesity Could Affect 42% of Americans by 2030<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Gluten-Free Edge<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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