Coeliac Disease and gluten sensitivity - what it is and why it’s on the rise.

Coeliac Disease rates are rising across the globe. In this episode I look at what it is, why it occurs and the multitude of guises that gluten-related symptoms can take on. So many foods contain gluten (not just grains) so it is an important issue.The genetics of coeliac disease (HLAs - human leukocyte antigens): https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/is-celiac-disease-hereditaryVilli and their function: https://study.com/learn/lesson/villi-in-small-intestine.htmlInnate vs adaptive immunity: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279396/The rise of coeliac disease: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-01-31/rising-incidence-of-celiac-disease-spurs-interest-in-research-treatmentsNon-coeliac gluten sensitivity: https://www.sheffieldbrc.nihr.ac.uk/our-research/neuroscience/neuroinflammation/gluten-related-neurological-disorders-and-ataxiaDermatitis herpetiformis: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21460-dermatitis-herpetiformisGluten ataxia and TG6-mediated neurological symptoms: https://www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2020/11/23/new-breakthrough-diagnostic-test-leads-to-earlier-detection-of-neurological-damage-caused-by-gluten-sensitivity/Sourdough: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/mar/23/sourdough-bread-gluten-intolerance-food-health-celiac-diseaseOmega-5 gliadin allergy: https://www.aaaai.org/tools-for-the-public/latest-research-summaries/the-journal-of-allergy-and-clinical-immunology-in/2018/wheatGAD antibodies: https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/gad-antibodiesHashimoto’s and gluten: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/hashimotos-and-glutenFoods containing gluten: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/gluten-foods#foods-with-glutenAncient and modern wheat: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9611902/Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.