From celebrities joining the bandwagon as the new fad diet to the real positive effect seen with Autistic children, Celiac Disease has been the hot topic with the media. Until more education is provided about CD, myths and misconstrued facts will continue to run wild. To help clear the air, here are ten facts about Celiac Disease:
1: One in 133 people have Celiac Disease. Autism is currently one in 110.
2. 95% of CD cases go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed.
3. Celiac Disease is an autoimmune disease- not a food allergy.
4. Currently there is no cure for Celiac Disease
5. 50-60% is the estimated diagnosis rate of Celiac Disease by 2019. Thanks to efforts of public awareness.
6. Gluten-free sales reached more than $2.6 billion by the end of 2010 and are expected to reach more than $5 billion by 2015.
7. Celiac Disease affects the nutrient absorbing villi located in the small intestines.
8. Damage to the villi contributes to malnutrition, diarrhea and constipation, neurological defects, short stature, brittle bones, anemia, cancers, infertility and more.
9. Children with Autism and Aspergers have been shown function better while on a gluten-free diet.
10. Celiac Disease is one of the easiest diseases to manage…just eat gluten free. With over 3000 gluten-free products now on the market eating gluten-free is easier than ever.
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