Gluten Free Diet
Patient motivation key to gluten-free diet adherence, improved mental health outcomes
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Patients with a gluten-associated disorder who perceived themselves to be competent in complying with a gluten-free diet attained better adherence, which resulted in reduced disease activity and improved mental health outcomes.
Q&A: Overcoming health disparities in celiac disease: ‘We can’t do this alone’
Only half of Americans reported being aware of celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity, with Black Americans reporting least awareness of this disease, according to “eye-opening” results from The Harris Poll on behalf of Beyond Celiac.
VIDEO: Meal planning essential to ‘mastering gluten-free diet’ during school year
In this Healio video exclusive, Jessica Lebovits, RD, CDN, a clinical dietitian at the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University, discusses tips and resources to help patients maintain a gluten-free diet throughout the school year.
VIDEO: Patients with celiac disease report greater dating hesitancy, social anxiety
In this video, Jessica Lebovits, RD, CDN, discusses research that revealed many patients with celiac disease experience negative effects on their dating life, resulting in less adaptive eating attitudes and decreased quality of life.
FDA releases draft guidance for drugs under development for celiac disease
The FDA has issued a draft guidance for sponsors developing drugs as adjunctive treatment to a gluten-free diet in adults with celiac disease.
Celiac Disease Awareness Month: disease management, dietary care, quality of life and more
May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month, and the Celiac Disease Foundation — along with those in the celiac community — have dedicated the month to raising awareness and funds for critical disease research and advocacy efforts.
Low FODMAP diet improves gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with celiac disease
A short-term, moderately low FODMAP diet, in addition to a strict gluten-free diet, significantly reduced gastrointestinal symptoms and improved disease-specific health in celiac patients, according to a study.
Group-based education improves symptom management, quality of life in celiac disease
ZED1227 prevents increased mucosal injury in celiac disease
Transglutaminase 2 inhibitor ZED1227 decreased intestinal mucosal injury among patients with celiac disease, according to research published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Low-FODMAP, gluten-free diet improves IBS symptoms
Patients with irritable bowel syndrome had improved symptom severity and normalized gut microbiota while following a low-FODMAP diet combined with a gluten-free diet, according to data published in BMC Gastroenterology.