We’re driving a cure for celiac disease.
Beyond Celiac is leading the way in celiac disease research, advocacy and support.
About Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune condition triggered when a person eats gluten. Start here to learn about celiac symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and living gluten-free.
Symptoms
Celiac disease has more than 250 known symptoms. Because these symptoms can differ widely from one person to another, the disease is often difficult to diagnose.
Testing
Typically, celiac disease testing starts with a blood test. If the blood test is positive for celiac disease, patients will usually go on to get an upper endoscopy.
Newly Diagnosed Resources
This hub is designed to help you easily access the resources that will help you learn about celiac disease and the gluten-free lifestyle.
Think you or your child may have celiac disease?
Complete the celiac disease symptoms checklist for a summary you can share with your provider.
Why Awareness Matters
For many people, it may take up to 6-10 years to get a correct celiac disease diagnosis. The delay stems from limited awareness about the complexity of the condition, a wide range of symptoms, or even the absence of noticeable symptoms.
1 in 5 children with celiac disease isn’t healing on the gluten-free diet
Brain imaging and cognitive testing have shown that celiac disease is associated with a higher risk of brain damage and mental health issues
Celiac disease can lead to anemia, infertility, osteoporosis, and even certain cancers
Accelerating Research for Celiac Disease
Science is propelling us toward a cure for celiac disease. This is how.
Celiac Disease Research Highlights
How we’re making a difference
Beyond Celiac is the leading nonprofit focused on advancing research, raising awareness, and providing tools to help people live well with celiac disease.
Our goal: Accelerating treatments toward a cure while improving lives today.
A cure for me would alter my life. It would mean simplicity; I would have the ability to be more spontaneous in planning events and getting meals on the go. I wouldn’t suffer with a bad stomachache every time I accidentally ate gluten, and I wouldn’t feel left out at birthday parties and school settings.
Sophia B.
The Gluten Free Diet
Currently, the gluten-free diet is the only way to manage celiac disease. To ease the burden, we provide scientifically-backed and community-tested resources for living with celiac disease.
Don’t know where to start? The Getting Started Guide sets you up with all the essentials for starting your gluten-free diet.
Gluten-Free Diet Overview
The gluten-free diet is currently the only way to manage celiac disease. Transitioning to a strict, lifelong gluten-free diet can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to get you through it! With the right resources and a bit of time, most people find it gets easier to manage.
Getting Started Guide
Getting Started: A Guide to Celiac Disease and the Gluten-Free Diet is a comprehensive resource from Beyond Celiac, perfect for those with celiac disease or anyone looking to better manage their gluten-free diet.
Understanding Food Labels and Safety
For people with celiac disease, food safety isn’t optional—it’s essential. At Beyond Celiac, we’re here to help you identify safe foods, read nutrition labels, and understand which certifications you can trust so that you can live an empowered life.
Recipes
There’s plenty of delicious, gluten-free meals! To get you started, we have a large collection of gluten-free recipes on our website. The recipes were created by Beyond Celiac staff, friends and sponsors.
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