1. It is not an allergy. It’s a common misconception that those with Celiac are allergic to gluten.
2. It is autoimmune. Those diagnosed with Celiac Disease suffer damage to the lower intestine if they ingest gluten.
3. Celiac for life. There is no cure or prevention, but following a gluten-free diet is the way of life!
4. Gluten hides everywhere. From beer to soy sauce, gluten is in far more items than the bread products lining the shelves of your local bakery.
5. Celiac leads to other issues. If undiagnosed, this autoimmune disease can lead to other issues, such as lactose intolerance, anemia, and GI cancers.