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Tag: Autoimmune response

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How Much Gluten Causes Damage to Celiac? Understanding the Threshold

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Research has shown that for many individuals with celiac disease, daily consumption of as little as 10 to 50 milligrams of gluten can cause damage to the small intestine. This incredibly small amount, equivalent to less than a single bread crumb, highlights the extreme sensitivity associated with this autoimmune condition.

What Happens If You Eat Gluten When You're Gluten-Free?

5 min read
According to a study published by the National Institutes of Health, unintentional gluten exposure is a common occurrence for people on a gluten-free diet. This raises a critical question for many navigating dietary restrictions: what happens if you eat gluten by mistake when you're gluten-free?

How does your body absorb gluten?

4 min read
Over 1% of the global population is affected by celiac disease, a condition triggered by gluten, but the way our bodies process this unique protein affects everyone. The process is not a simple absorption; it begins in the digestive tract, where gluten faces resistance to complete breakdown.

How long after eating gluten does it affect celiacs?

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A 2016 study found the median time from suspected gluten ingestion to first symptom was one hour, though onset can be delayed much longer. This variable timeline explains why pinning down exactly how long after eating gluten does it affect celiacs can be so challenging.

Understanding What Protein Triggers Celiac Disease

3 min read
Affecting approximately 1% of the global population, celiac disease is a serious autoimmune condition where the immune system reacts abnormally to a specific dietary protein. The key to managing this disorder lies in understanding exactly **what protein triggers celiac** and the complex cascade of events it sets in motion.