The Gluten-Free Diet in the 3rd Millennium: Rules, Risks and Opportunities

Diseases

Lori Welstead¹ 

[1] Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL 60637, USA; E-Mail

关键词: gluten-free;    diet;    celiac disease;    nutrition;    cross-contamination;   

DOI  :  10.3390/diseases3030136

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

The gluten-free diet has long been considered the standard treatment for celiac disease. However, a significant number of patients continue to experience persistent symptoms despite following a gluten-free diet. Inadvertent gluten ingestion, fermentable carbohydrates, cross-contamination, and social or financial burdens present obstacles to maintaining a gluten-free diet. Proper diet education and follow-up by an expert Registered Dietitian (RD) is essential to ensure adequate nutrition on the gluten-free diet. Patients may experience unintended weight gain or elevated cholesterol levels after initiating the gluten-free diet due to adequate absorption and healing of the intestines. This review deals with the evolving gluten-free diet, optimal recommendations while considering the overall health of patients, and multi-factorial aspects of the permanent lifestyle change.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
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