Despite popular belief, celiac disease is a
SERIOUS GENETIC AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE, not the latest fad diet.

What is Celiac Disease?

Celiac disease is:

A serious autoimmune disease
Genetic
Triggered by consuming a protein called gluten, which is found in wheat, barley and rye

When people with celiac disease eat foods containing gluten, their immune system responds by damaging the finger-like villi of the small intestine. Left untreated, people with celiac disease are at-risk for serious health consequences.

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Fast Facts

An estimated 1 in 133 Americans, or about 1% of the population, has celiac disease.
It is estimated that 83% of Americans who have celiac disease are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed with other conditions.

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There are more than 300 symptoms of celiac disease, and symptoms can be different from person to person.

If you have symptoms of celiac disease, especially ones that last a long time, you should ask your doctor for a celiac disease blood test.

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If you think you could have celiac disease, it's important to talk to your doctor about getting tested. Learn more about the testing process, how to treat celiac disease and understanding your risk if celiac disease is in your family.

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Celiac disease is related to a lot of other conditions, like infertility, migraine headaches, osteoporosis, type 1 diabetes and thyroid disease. Learn about the different diseases that can come along with celiac disease and how they could affect you or a loved one.