Posted on 12/02/2021 3:39:01 PM PST by hamburger hill
Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disease that occurs in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. It is estimated to affect 1 in 100 people worldwide. Two and one-half million Americans are undiagnosed and are at risk for long-term health complications.
When people with celiac disease eat gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye and barley), their body mounts an immune response that attacks the small intestine. These attacks lead to damage on the villi, small finger like projections that line the small intestine, that promote nutrient absorption. When the villi get damaged, nutrients cannot be absorbed properly into the body.
Links to complete story:
https://scitech.whatfinger.com/why-caucasians-are-more-likely-to-be-celiac-2/
https://celiac.org/about-celiac-disease/what-is-celiac-disease/
Why is this racist crap here? /s
It’s not racist if it is against white supremacy.
I thought gluten allergies were the trendy things Karens did at restaurants before Karen was a thing
Because they’ve got White Privilege! Duh!
What stopped you from putting the links in the proper places when setting up this trainwreck of a cursed thread?
You too good to follow instructions?
Kind of SPECIAL, are you?
Oh my.. lol
“I thought gluten allergies were the trendy things Karens did at restaurants before Karen was a thing”
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Nope. They were the trendy things Beckies did at restaurants.
1/100? Not a chance.
My husband has Celiac disease. When he was first diagnosed life was rough and shopping was very expensive. Things have gotten better but here in America, a minute amount of gluten is still allowed to be called gluten-free. Certified gluten-free is truly free of gluten. Canada is much better as no gluten is allowed in their gluten-free foods.
Celiac disease is another word for White Privilege!/s
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