Gluten Sensitive Enteropathy (GSE), more commonly known as celiac disease, is a genetically predisposed autoimmune disorder in which inflammation and gradual deterioration of the small intestine occurs upon the ingestion of the wheat protein gluten.  Previously thought to be a rare disease, celiac is becoming more and more common as recent studies have found celiac to be one of the most frequently occurring genetically based diseases worldwide.

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Celiac disease is a genetic disorder in which the protein in gluten triggers an autoimmune response. The best form of treatment for celiac disease is a gluten free diet, which for a newly diagnosed person can feel like mission impossible.  Luckily, there are many resources out there to help you along the way.  As the saying goes, knowledge is power and staying informed can help you successfully manage a gluten free lifestyle.

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