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Schraders K, Coad J, Kruger M. Bone Health in Premenopausal Women with Coeliac Disease: An Observational Study. Nutrients 2024; 16:2178. [PMID: 39064621 PMCID: PMC11279892 DOI: 10.3390/nu16142178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2024] [Revised: 06/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Low bone mineral density (BMD) is common in adults with coeliac disease (CD), even in individuals adhering to a gluten-free diet (GFD). Women are more likely to have low BMD and have an increased risk of osteoporosis, so women with pre-existing low BMD related to CD are at an even higher risk. BMD assessed by dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and bone quality assessed through quantitative ultrasound (QUS) were investigated in 31 premenopausal women with CD consuming a GFD, and 39 matched healthy controls from the Lower North Island, New Zealand. In addition, bone metabolism and nutrient status were assessed, and four-day diet diaries were used to estimate nutrient intake. No statistically significant differences were found in BMD assessed by DXA between the two groups at the hip, lumbar spine or forearm. However, the parameters measured by the QUS were significantly lower in CD participants. Dietary data indicated significantly lower intakes of energy, dietary fibre, magnesium and phosphorus in women with CD, likely as a result of a reduced intake of wholegrain foods, and suggested that both groups had inadequate intake of calcium. No significant differences were demonstrated in biochemical parameters. BMD and bone biomarkers indicated no differences between coeliac and healthy women in New Zealand. However, these findings suggest that QUS may be more sensitive for the coeliac population, due to the disease's affect on the trabecular bone, and warrant further research.
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- Katie Schraders
- School of Food Technology and Natural Sciences, College of Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand;
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- School of Food Technology and Natural Sciences, College of Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand;
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Massey University, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand;
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Mystkowska I, Plażuk E, Szepeluk A, Dmitrowicz A. Gluten-containing flours and gluten-free flours as a source of calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc. Sci Rep 2024; 14:14643. [PMID: 38918421 PMCID: PMC11199505 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-65530-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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Wheat flour is widely used in Poland for the preparation of bread, pasta and other foods. Due to the increasing number of people diagnosed with diet-related diseases, consumer awareness of health-promoting issues and interest in gluten-free products (GFP). There is a dynamic development of the market for these foods with high quality and nutritional value and minerals that benefit human health and prevent deficiencies in patients on a gluten-free diet. The aim of this study was to determine the content of minerals: Ca, Fe, Mg and Zn in flours using the ICP-OES method. The mineral composition of selected GF flours available on the Polish market was analysed. It was tested how they supplement the mineral requirements compared to gluten-containing flours. It was found that these products can be a valuable source of essential minerals, which are often in short supply, especially in patients with gastrointestinal disorders. As our study has shown, flours from the GFP group are a good source of essential minerals, especially in the case of chia and flax flours, as well as buckwheat, amaranth, quinoa, lupin or almonds flours.
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Grants
- PB/14/2022 John Paul II University in Biala Podlaska, Sidorska 95/97, 21-500 Biala Podlaska, Poland
- PB/14/2022 John Paul II University in Biala Podlaska, Sidorska 95/97, 21-500 Biala Podlaska, Poland
- PB/14/2022 John Paul II University in Biala Podlaska, Sidorska 95/97, 21-500 Biala Podlaska, Poland
- PB/14/2022 John Paul II University in Biala Podlaska, Sidorska 95/97, 21-500 Biala Podlaska, Poland
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- Iwona Mystkowska
- Department of Dieteties, John Paul II University in Biala Podlaska, Sidorska Street 95/97, 21-500, Biala Podlaska, Poland
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- Regional Research Centre On Environment, Agriculture and Innovative Technologies, EKO-AGRO-TECH, John Paul II University in Biala Podlaska, Sidorska 95/97, 21-500, Biala Podlaska, Poland
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- Department of Nursing, John Paul II University in Biala Podlaska, Sidorska Street 95/97, 21-500, Biala Podlaska, Poland
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- Regional Research Centre On Environment, Agriculture and Innovative Technologies, EKO-AGRO-TECH, John Paul II University in Biala Podlaska, Sidorska 95/97, 21-500, Biala Podlaska, Poland.
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Gorini F, Tonacci A. Vitamin D: An Essential Nutrient in the Dual Relationship between Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases and Celiac Disease-A Comprehensive Review. Nutrients 2024; 16:1762. [PMID: 38892695 PMCID: PMC11174782 DOI: 10.3390/nu16111762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2024] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
Abstract
Autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITD) are among the most frequent autoimmune disorders, with a multifactorial etiology in which both genetic and environmental determinants are probably involved. Celiac disease (CeD) also represents a public concern, given its increasing prevalence due to the recent improvement of screening programs, leading to the detection of silent subtypes. The two conditions may be closely associated due to common risk factors, including genetic setting, changes in the composition and diversity of the gut microbiota, and deficiency of nutrients like vitamin D. This comprehensive review discussed the current evidence on the pivotal role of vitamin D in modulating both gut microbiota dysbiosis and immune system dysfunction, shedding light on the possible relevance of an adequate intake of this nutrient in the primary prevention of AITD and CeD. While future technology-based strategies for proper vitamin D supplementation could be attractive in the context of personalized medicine, several issues remain to be defined, including standardized assays for vitamin D determination, timely recommendations on vitamin D intake for immune system functioning, and longitudinal studies and randomized controlled trials to definitely establish a causal relationship between serum vitamin D levels and the onset of AITD and CeD.
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- Francesca Gorini
- Institute of Clinical Physiology, National Research Council, 56124 Pisa, Italy;
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Silvester JA, Elli L, Khosla C, Tye-Din JA. Past, Present, and Future of Noninvasive Tests to Assess Gluten Exposure, Celiac Disease Activity, and End-Organ Damage. Gastroenterology 2024; 167:159-171. [PMID: 38670279 PMCID: PMC11235091 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2024.01.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
Abstract
Although many biomarkers have been proposed, and several are in widespread clinical use, there is no single readout or combination of readouts that correlates tightly with gluten exposure, disease activity, or end-organ damage in treated patients with celiac disease. Challenges to developing and evaluating better biomarkers include significant interindividual variability-related to immune amplification of gluten exposure and how effects of immune activation are manifest. Furthermore, the current "gold standard" for assessment of end-organ damage, small intestinal biopsy, is itself highly imperfect, such that a marker that is a better reflection of the "ground truth" may indeed appear to perform poorly. The goal of this review was to analyze past and present efforts to establish robust noninvasive tools for monitoring treated patients with celiac disease and to highlight emerging tools that may prove to be useful in clinical practice.
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- Jocelyn A Silvester
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts; Harvard Celiac Disease Research Program, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
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- Center for Prevention and Diagnosis of Celiac Disease, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Sarafan ChEM-H, Departments of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California
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- Immunology Division, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Medical Biology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Gastroenterology, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Zhou C, Yang L, Liu C, Ma H, Yang F, Chen L. Associations between special diet and incidence risk of osteoporosis: a Mendelian randomization study. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1364735. [PMID: 38873319 PMCID: PMC11171419 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1364735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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Introduction Osteoporosis is a prevalent challenge in clinical orthopedics, affecting a significant percentage of individuals aged 50 and above. The goal of this study was to comprehensively understand the relationships between a specialized dietary regimen and the risk of developing osteoporosis. Methods This study employed extensive genome-wide association study (GWAS) summary statistics derived from the UK Biobank. It encompassed 8 kinds of special diets and 7 datasets pertaining to osteoporosis and associated symptoms. The principal analytical approach employed was the inverse-variance weighted method. Additionally, sensitivity analysis was employed to elucidate the diverse multiplicity patterns observed in the final model. Results Our results showed that there is significant evidence that a gluten-free diet is associated with osteoporosis [odds ratio (OR): 1.080, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.048-1.112, p = 4.23E-07)]. Furthermore, there exists a suggestive link between the three distinct dietary approaches and osteoporosis [(OR: 0.949, 95%CI: 0.929-0.970, p = 3.00E-06) for comprehensive consumption; (OR: 1.053, 95%CI: 1.018-1.089, p = 2.23E-03) for abstaining from wheat consumption; (OR: 1.036, 95%CI: 1.005-1.068, p = 1.97E-02) for abstaining from sugar consumption]. No additional correlation between the special dietary regimens and osteoporosis has been observed. Conclusion Our research has uncovered a notable correlation between a gluten-free diet and the occurrence of osteoporosis. Furthermore, it exerts a promoting influence on the onset of osteoporosis, which stands in direct contradiction to the therapeutic principles for Celiac Disease's complications. As such, a novel association among these three elements is postulated.
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- Changwen Zhou
- The First Clinical Medical Research Institute, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China
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- The First Clinical Medical Research Institute, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China
- Affiliation Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China
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- The First Clinical Medical Research Institute, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China
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- The First Clinical Medical Research Institute, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China
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- The First Clinical Medical Research Institute, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China
- Affiliation Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China
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- Affiliation Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China
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Mazzola AM, Zammarchi I, Valerii MC, Spisni E, Saracino IM, Lanzarotto F, Ricci C. Gluten-Free Diet and Other Celiac Disease Therapies: Current Understanding and Emerging Strategies. Nutrients 2024; 16:1006. [PMID: 38613039 PMCID: PMC11013189 DOI: 10.3390/nu16071006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
Abstract
A lifelong gluten-free diet (GFD) is the only treatment for celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders. Nevertheless, strict adherence to the GFD is often challenging due to concerns about social isolation, risk of gluten contaminations, high cost, poor quality and the taste of gluten-free products. Moreover, although the GFD is effective in achieving mucosal healing, it may lead to dietary imbalances due to nutrient deficiencies over a long period of time. To overcome these issues, several gluten-free wheat flours have been developed to create products that closely resemble their gluten-containing counterparts. Furthermore, given the critical importance of adhering to the GFD, it becomes essential to promote adherence and monitor possible voluntary or involuntary transgressions. Various methods, including clinical assessment, questionnaires, serology for celiac disease, duodenal biopsies and the detection of Gluten Immunogenic Peptides (GIPs) are employed for this purpose, but none are considered entirely satisfactory. Since adherence to the GFD poses challenges, alternative therapies should be implemented in the coming years to improve treatment efficacy and the quality of life of patients with celiac disease. The aim of this narrative review is to explore current knowledge of the GFD and investigate its future perspectives, focusing on technology advancements, follow-up strategies and insights into a rapidly changing future.
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- Anna Maria Mazzola
- Gastroenterology Unit, Spedali Civili Hospital, 25123 Brescia, Italy; (A.M.M.); (I.Z.); (F.L.)
- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Therapy, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Spedali Civili Hospital, 25123 Brescia, Italy; (A.M.M.); (I.Z.); (F.L.)
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- Unit of Translational Physiology and Nutrition, Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy; (M.C.V.); (E.S.)
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- Unit of Translational Physiology and Nutrition, Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy; (M.C.V.); (E.S.)
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- Microbiology Unit, IRCCS, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy;
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Spedali Civili Hospital, 25123 Brescia, Italy; (A.M.M.); (I.Z.); (F.L.)
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Spedali Civili Hospital, 25123 Brescia, Italy; (A.M.M.); (I.Z.); (F.L.)
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Science, University of Brescia, 25123 Brescia, Italy
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Mikulska J, Pietrzak D, Rękawek P, Siudaj K, Walczak-Nowicka ŁJ, Herbet M. Celiac disease and depressive disorders as nutritional implications related to common factors - A comprehensive review. Behav Brain Res 2024; 462:114886. [PMID: 38309373 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2024.114886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
Abstract
Celiac disease (CD) is an immune-mediated disease affecting the small intestine. The only treatment strategy for CD is the gluten-free diet (GFD). One of the more common mental disorders in CD patients is major depressive disorder (MDD). The influence of GFD on the occurrence of MDD symptoms in patients with CD will be evaluated. This diet often reduces nutritional deficiencies in these patients and also helps to reduce depressive symptoms. Both disease entities are often dominated by the same deficiencies of nutrients such as iron, zinc, selenium, iodine, or B and D vitamins. Deficiencies of particular components in CD can favor MDD and vice versa. Gluten can adversely affect the mental state of patients without CD. Also, intestinal microbiota may play an important role in the described process. This work aims to comprehensively assess the common factors involved in the pathomechanisms of MDD and CD, with particular emphasis on nutrient imbalances. Given the complexity of both disease entities, and the many common links, more research related to improving mental health in these patients and the implementation of a GFD would need to be conducted, but it appears to be a viable pathway to improving the quality of life and health of people struggling with CD and MDD. Therefore, probiotics, micronutrients, macronutrients, and vitamin supplements are recommended to reduce the risk of MDD, given that they may alleviate the symptoms of both these disease entities. In turn, in patients with MDD, it is worth considering testing for CD.
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- Joanna Mikulska
- Chair and Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, 8 Chodźki Street, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, 8 Chodźki Street, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, 8 Chodźki Street, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, 8 Chodźki Street, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, 8 Chodźki Street, 20-093 Lublin, Poland.
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- Chair and Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, 8 Chodźki Street, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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Elli L, Leffler D, Cellier C, Lebwohl B, Ciacci C, Schumann M, Lundin KEA, Chetcuti Zammit S, Sidhu R, Roncoroni L, Bai JC, Lee AR, Dennis M, Robert ME, Rostami K, Khater S, Comino I, Cebolla A, Branchi F, Verdu EF, Stefanolo JP, Wolf R, Bergman-Golden S, Trott N, Scudeller L, Zingone F, Scaramella L, Sanders DS. Guidelines for best practices in monitoring established coeliac disease in adult patients. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2024; 21:198-215. [PMID: 38110546 DOI: 10.1038/s41575-023-00872-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
Abstract
Coeliac disease (CeD) is an immunological disease triggered by the consumption of gluten contained in food in individuals with a genetic predisposition. Diagnosis is based on the presence of small bowel mucosal atrophy and circulating autoantibodies (anti-type 2 transglutaminase antibodies). After diagnosis, patients follow a strict, life-long gluten-free diet. Although the criteria for diagnosis of this disease are well defined, the monitoring phase has been studied less and there is a lack of specific guidelines for this phase. To develop a set of clinical guidelines for CeD monitoring, we followed the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation methodology. Statements and recommendations with the level of evidence were developed and approved by the working group, which comprised gastroenterologists, pathologists, dieticians and biostatisticians. The proposed guidelines, endorsed by the North American and European coeliac disease scientific societies, make recommendations for best practices in monitoring patients with CeD based on the available evidence. The evidence level is low for many topics, suggesting that further research in specific aspects of CeD would be valuable. In conclusion, the present guidelines support clinicians in improving CeD treatment and follow-up and highlight novel issues that should be considered in future studies.
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- Luca Elli
- Center for Prevention and Diagnosis of Celiac Disease-Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.
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- Celiac Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, CELAC network, AP-HP Centre, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Université de Paris, Cité and Institut National du Cancer, Paris, France
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- Celiac Disease Center, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Celiac Disease, Gastrointestinal Unit, AOU San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D'Aragona and Department of Medicine Surgery Dentistry, Scuola Medica Salernitana, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Medizinische Klinik für Gastroenterologie, Infektiologie und Rheumatologie, Berlin, Germany
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- K.G. Jebsen Coeliac Disease Research Centre, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gastroenterology, Rikshospitalet, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Infection, Immunity and Cardiovascular Diseases, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Center for Prevention and Diagnosis of Celiac Disease-Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Dr. C. Bonorino Udaondo Gastroenterology Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Celiac Disease Center, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Celiac Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Palmerston North District Health Board (DHB), Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, CELAC network, AP-HP Centre, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Université de Paris, Cité and Institut National du Cancer, Paris, France
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Seville, Seville, Spain
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Medizinische Klinik für Gastroenterologie, Infektiologie und Rheumatologie, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Medicine, Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Dr. C. Bonorino Udaondo Gastroenterology Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Program in Nutrition, Department of Health Studies & Applied Educational Psychology, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Program in Nutrition, Department of Health Studies & Applied Educational Psychology, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Infection, Immunity and Cardiovascular Diseases, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
- Gastroenterology Unit, Azienda Ospedale-Università Padova, Padua, Italy
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- Center for Prevention and Diagnosis of Celiac Disease-Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Infection, Immunity and Cardiovascular Diseases, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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Vázquez-Polo M, Churruca I, Perez-Junkera G, Larretxi I, Lasa A, Esparta J, Cantero-Ruiz de Eguino L, Navarro V. Study Protocol for a Controlled Trial of Nutrition Education Intervention about Celiac Disease in Primary School: ZELIAKIDE Project. Nutrients 2024; 16:338. [PMID: 38337623 PMCID: PMC10857138 DOI: 10.3390/nu16030338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
Abstract
The only treatment for celiac disease (CD) is a strict and lifelong gluten-free diet (GFD), which must be safe and nutritionally balanced. Avoiding gluten brings difficulties with following the diet and can affect the social life of people with CD. The Zeliakide Project is a nutrition education program aimed at increasing the knowledge of the general population about healthy diets, CD and GFD, and, therefore, to improve the social inclusion and quality of life of people with CD. It is a one-month intervention program, two-armed cluster, non-randomised and controlled trial, conducted among 10-12-year-old children. Pre- and post-intervention evaluation and 1 month follow-up will be carried out to assess the effectiveness of the program. It is based on competencies and their respective learning outcomes. The teaching methodology chosen is a STEAM methodology: inquiry-based learning (IBL). A teaching unit has been created to develop the project, which, in the future, will be useful for the self-application of the program. This study will provide a valid and useful tool to achieve changes in the diet at the school level and will help to promote the social inclusion of people with CD. Moreover, it will enforce the STEAM competences of children.
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- Maialen Vázquez-Polo
- Gluten 3S Research Group, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; (M.V.-P.); (G.P.-J.); (I.L.); (A.L.); (J.E.); (V.N.)
- Bioaraba, Nutrition and Food Safety Group, 01009 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Gluten 3S Research Group, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; (M.V.-P.); (G.P.-J.); (I.L.); (A.L.); (J.E.); (V.N.)
- Bioaraba, Nutrition and Food Safety Group, 01009 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Gluten 3S Research Group, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; (M.V.-P.); (G.P.-J.); (I.L.); (A.L.); (J.E.); (V.N.)
- Bioaraba, Nutrition and Food Safety Group, 01009 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Gluten 3S Research Group, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; (M.V.-P.); (G.P.-J.); (I.L.); (A.L.); (J.E.); (V.N.)
- Bioaraba, Nutrition and Food Safety Group, 01009 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
- Centro Integral de Atención a Mayores San Prudencio, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Gluten 3S Research Group, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; (M.V.-P.); (G.P.-J.); (I.L.); (A.L.); (J.E.); (V.N.)
- Bioaraba, Nutrition and Food Safety Group, 01009 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Gluten 3S Research Group, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; (M.V.-P.); (G.P.-J.); (I.L.); (A.L.); (J.E.); (V.N.)
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- Gluten 3S Research Group, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; (M.V.-P.); (G.P.-J.); (I.L.); (A.L.); (J.E.); (V.N.)
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- Gluten 3S Research Group, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; (M.V.-P.); (G.P.-J.); (I.L.); (A.L.); (J.E.); (V.N.)
- Bioaraba, Nutrition and Food Safety Group, 01009 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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Maniero D, Lorenzon G, Marsilio I, D'Odorico A, Savarino EV, Zingone F. Assessment of Nutritional Status by Bioelectrical Impedance in Adult Patients with Celiac Disease: A Prospective Single-Center Study. Nutrients 2023; 15:2686. [PMID: 37375589 DOI: 10.3390/nu15122686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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The gluten-free diet [GFD] has been linked to an increased risk of weight gain and the development of metabolic disorders. Most of the studies have focused on the effect of GFD on the Body Mass Index [BMI]. We aimed to evaluate the nutritional status using specific nutritional parameters in patients with celiac disease [CeD] at diagnosis and on a GFD compared to healthy controls. We recruited subjects at our outpatient clinic at the University of Padua. We collected demographic and clinical data and values obtained with bioelectrical impedance analysis. A total of 24 CeD patients and 28 healthy controls were enrolled. CeD patients at diagnosis had a lower body cell mass index [BCMI, p = 0.006], fat-free mass index [FFMI, p = 0.02], appendicular skeletal muscle index [ASMI, p = 0.02], and phase angle [PA] [p < 0.001] compared to controls. Their percentage of extracellular water [ECW] was also higher [p < 0.001]. Considering CeD patients after GFD, nutritional status significantly improved after 6 months of GFD. We did not observe differences in BMI among groups [p = ns]. CeD patients at diagnosis were found to have a poorer nutritional status than healthy controls, with a positive effect of the GFD on their nutritional status, underlining the inefficacy of evaluating this aspect through only BMI evaluation.
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- Daria Maniero
- Department of Surgery, Oncology, Gastroenterology, University of Padua, 35128 Padua, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Azienda Ospedale-Università Padova, 35128 Padua, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Oncology, Gastroenterology, University of Padua, 35128 Padua, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Azienda Ospedale-Università Padova, 35128 Padua, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Oncology, Gastroenterology, University of Padua, 35128 Padua, Italy
- Gastroenterology Unit, Azienda Ospedale-Università Padova, 35128 Padua, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Oncology, Gastroenterology, University of Padua, 35128 Padua, Italy
- Gastroenterology Unit, Azienda Ospedale-Università Padova, 35128 Padua, Italy
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van Megen F, Fossli M, Skodje GI, Carlsen MH, Andersen LF, Veierød MB, Lundin KEA, Henriksen C. Nutritional assessment of women with celiac disease compared to the general population. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2023; 54:251-257. [PMID: 36963870 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2023.01.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS The nutritional quality of a gluten-free diet is debated because of the elimination of grains that are important sources of nutrients. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to perform a nutritional assessment in treated women with celiac disease and ongoing symptoms, and compare dietary intake with a healthy reference group (Norkost 3). METHODS Celiac disease patients with biopsy confirmed mucosal healing, but persistent gastrointestinal symptoms, were included from an ongoing clinical trial. Nutritional assessment included anthropometrics, blood samples and dietary intake obtained by two 24 h recalls. Dietary intake in celiac women was compared with dietary intake in healthy women (Norkost 3). Two sample t-test was used for comparison of CeD and Norkost 3 women. Adjustment for age, BMI, education and smoking, by use of multiple linear regression analysis, did not change the results. RESULTS In total, 59 women with celiac disease and 925 women that participated in Norkost 3 were included, with a mean age of 45 years in both groups. Women with celiac disease had a higher proportion of energy (E%) from fat (39 vs 34%, P < 0.001) and saturated fat (15 vs 13%, P = 0.01), a lower E% from protein (16 vs 18%, P = 0.01) and a lower intake of dietary fiber (19 vs 22 g, P = 0.002) compared to Norkost 3 women. Women with celiac disease had a lower intake of bread, fruit and milk, and a higher intake of cereals and cheese compared to Norkost 3 women. The average requirement was not met for several micronutrients, but blood analysis revealed few nutritional deficiencies: two women with insufficient vitamin D status and one with insufficient folic acid status. CONCLUSION The women with celiac disease had an unbalanced diet with a higher intake of total- and saturated fatty acids and a lower intake of fiber compared to the general population. These findings emphasizes the need for nutritional follow-up of celiac patients and development of nutrient dense gluten-free products.
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- Frida van Megen
- Department of Clinical Services, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway; Department of Nutrition, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Nutrition, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Nutrition, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Healthy Life Centre, Municipality of Nes, 2150 Årnes, Norway
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- Department of Nutrition, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Nutrition, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Oslo Centre for Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Department of Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- K.G. Jebsen Coeliac Disease Research Centre, University of Oslo, And Department of Transplantation Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Nutrition, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Sganzerla A, Nicoletto BB. EATING HABITS AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF PATIENTS WITH CELIAC DISEASE IN SOUTH BRAZIL. ARQUIVOS DE GASTROENTEROLOGIA 2023; 60:178-187. [PMID: 37556743 DOI: 10.1590/s0004-2803.20230222-123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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•Most patients with celiac disease from South Brazil do not consume gluten. •Patients with celiac disease are more careful about gluten cross-contamination in their homes than in restaurants. •Patients with celiac disease from South Brazil have adopted good eating habits with a balanced gluten-free diet. •Nutritional status improved after diagnosis of celiac disease according to body mass index. Background - Celiac disease is defined as a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the small intestine in genetically predisposed people, triggered by exposure to gluten. The only treatment for celiac disease to date is a lifelong gluten-free diet. Eating habits of celiacs play an important role in their nutritional status.Objective - To evaluate the eating habits and nutritional status of patients with celiac disease in Rio Grande do Sul.Methods - This is a cross-sectional study with patients diagnosed with celiac disease residing in Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil) over 18 years of age. An online questionnaire was applied with calls through social networks and also by the Associação dos Celíacos do Brasil - Rio Grande do Sul Section. Sociodemographic data, history of celiac disease, general medical history, reported weight and height and food consumption data (SISVAN food frequency questionnaire and general questions) were collected. Results - The sample consisted of 142 individuals with a mean age of 39.75±11.5 years, 94.4% were women and 93% were white. The patients showed care regarding a gluten-free diet, with the majority not ingesting gluten (82.2%) and being careful regarding cross-contamination by gluten in their homes (85.9%) and in restaurants (62, 4%). Most patients also had good eating habits, with frequent consumption of fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs and low frequency of processed foods and fats. Body weight before and after the diagnosis of celiac disease did not show significant changes (62.3±13.8 versus 63.6±11.7 kg; P=0.147); however, there was an improvement in the classification of nutritional status by body mass index (malnourished: 11.6% before versus 2.3% after; P=0.016). Conclusion - Most celiac disease patients in this study have good eating habits with a balanced gluten-free diet and improved nutritional status after diagnosis according to body mass index classification.
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- Alice Sganzerla
- Universidade de Caxias do Sul, Curso de Nutrição, Caxias do Sul, RS, Brasil
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- Universidade de Caxias do Sul, Curso de Nutrição, Área do Conhecimento de Ciênciasda Vida (VIDA), Caxias do Sul, RS, Brasil
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The Effect of a Gluten-Free Diet on Vitamin D Metabolism in Celiac Disease: The State of the Art. Metabolites 2023; 13:metabo13010074. [PMID: 36676999 PMCID: PMC9861273 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13010074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder involving the small intestine, characterized by villous atrophy, crypt hyperplasia and an increase in intraepithelial lymphocytes. Due to both calcium malabsorption and immune activation, a high prevalence of bone mass derangement is evident in this condition, regardless of the presence of overt malabsorption. Alterations of mineral metabolism are also frequently described, and in this review, the modifications of serum levels of vitamin D are analyzed, according to the available literature on this topic. In untreated patients, secondary hyperparathyroidism is responsible for the hyperconversion of 25-vitamin D into 1,25-vitamin D making mandatory the determination of serum levels of both vitamin metabolites to avoid a wrong diagnosis of vitamin D deficit. A gluten-free diet allows for a normalization of bone and mineral metabolism, reverting these abnormalities and raising some doubts on the need for vitamin supplementation in all the patients. Data available do not support this wide indication, and a complete evaluation of bone and mineral metabolism should be performed to select patients who need this therapeutic approach.
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Hoteit M, Chamas Z, Assaf S, Bouhairie MM, Bahr A, Daccache R, Matar R, Hallal M, Hotayt S, Hotayt B. Nutritional status, nutrient imbalances, food-related behaviors and dietary supplements use among patients with celiac disease on a gluten free diet in Lebanon: a national cross-sectional study. F1000Res 2022; 11:725. [PMID: 37090031 PMCID: PMC10119616.2 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.121859.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background: Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten, that occurs in susceptible individuals and is associated with dietary restriction and subsequent nutritional deficiencies. This study investigated the diet quality, nutrition imbalances and nutrition status among young children,adolescents and adults with CD who followed a gluten free diet an who were referred to several hospitals in Lebanon. Methods: A cross-sectional study in 50 individuals (31.74 ± 15.64 years) with CD was conducted, using biochemical parameters, anthropometric measurements, dietary and physical activity assessments. Results: Of the 50 participants, 38% and 16% were presenting low serum levels of iron and vitamin B12, respectively. The majority of participants were physically inactive and around 40% of them had low muscle mass. A weight loss of 10% to 30% indicating mild to moderate malnutrition was shown in 14% of individuals. The assessment of food-related behaviors shows that 80% of participants were reading nutrition labels and 96% of them were following gluten-free diets. Some barriers including family ignorance (6%), language of the nutrition labels (20%) and expensive GF products (78%) were limiting the adherence to GFD. The inadequacy of the daily energy intake along with insufficient intakes of calcium and vitamin D were remarked among individuals with CD. However, protein and iron intake were exceeding the recommendations among all age groups, except in males aged 4-8 years and 19-30 years. Half the study participants were using dietary supplements where 38%, 10%, 46%, 18%, 16% and 4% used vitamin D, vitamin B12, iron, calcium, folate and probiotics, respectively. Conclusion: GFD is the key treatment for CD. However, it is not without inadequacies and may cause certain deficiencies such as calcium and vitamin D leading to reduced bone density. This underlines the critical role of dietitians in education and maintenance of healthy GFD among individuals with CD.
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- Maha Hoteit
- Faculty of Public Health, Lebanese university, Beirut, Lebanon
- Lebanese University Nutrition Surveillance Center (LUNSC), Lebanese Food Drugs and Chemical Administrations, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
- PHENOL Research Group (Public HEalth Nutrition prOgram Lebanon), Faculty of Public Health, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Public Health, Lebanese university, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Public Health, Lebanese university, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Gastroenterology Department, Faculty of Medical Science, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Gastroenterology Department, Bahman hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon
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- Gastroenterology Department, Faculty of Medical Science, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Anesthesia department, Saint Joseph Hospital, Paris, France
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- Gastroenterology Department, Sahel General Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
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The Update of the Italian Food Composition Database of Gluten-Free Products and Its Application in Food-Based Dietary Guidelines Menus. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14194171. [PMID: 36235823 PMCID: PMC9571138 DOI: 10.3390/nu14194171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Complete food composition databases (FCDBs) on gluten-free (GF) foods are needed to assess the nutrient intakes of celiac disease patients. The aim of the present work was to update the previously developed version of the Italian GF-FCDB and to apply it to a theoretical GF diet. The updated GF-FCDB includes the composition of 108 GF cereal-based foods, as sold, in terms of energy and macro- and micro-nutrients, imputed using food label information combined with the standard recipe approach. Three scenarios (i.e., refined, mixed, and wholegrain cereals) of the weekly guideline menu for the general Italian population were analyzed for energy and nutrient content in a theoretical dietary assessment using traditional gluten-containing (GC) foods and the corresponding GF substitutes. All GF menus were higher than the corresponding GC menus in polyunsaturated fatty acids, linoleic acid, and vitamin E. Zinc was lower in GF than in GC menus only in the wholegrain-cereal scenario. Thanks to the application of the updated GF-FCDB including a comprehensive list of micronutrients, we observed that it is possible for celiac disease patients to meet nutrient requirements by simply substituting GC with GF cereal-based products following recommendations for the general population.
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Lee AR. Review article: Dietary management of coeliac disease. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2022; 56 Suppl 1:S38-S48. [PMID: 35815831 DOI: 10.1111/apt.16974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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As the gluten-free diet is currently the only treatment for coeliac disease and one that needs to applied in the long term, this review aims to explore the various issues confronting an individual and discuss the importance of ongoing dietary management. The process of dietary counselling has shifted from one that focuses on just foods to avoid to one that evaluates the multiple life factors (social, cultural, environmental, biological) that affect the individual's food choices and dietary behaviour. The nutritional quality of a gluten-free diet continues to affect vitamin, mineral and weight status of individuals with coeliac disease. There are many barriers to dietary adherence including increased cost and limited availability of gluten-free products, as well as the negative impact on an individual's social domain of quality of life. Therefore, assessment, education and counselling by a coeliac specialist dietitian should be the cornerstone of dietary management.
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- Anne R Lee
- Celiac Disease Center, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York City, New York, USA
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Hoteit M, Chamas Z, Assaf S, Bouhairie MM, Bahr A, Daccache R, Matar R, Hallal M, Hotayt S, Hotayt B. Nutritional status, nutrient imbalances, food-related behaviors and dietary supplements use among patients with celiac disease in Lebanon: a national cross-sectional study. F1000Res 2022; 11:725. [PMID: 37090031 PMCID: PMC10119616 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.121859.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten, that occurs in susceptible individuals and is associated with dietary restriction and subsequent nutritional deficiencies. This study investigated the diet quality, nutrition imbalances and nutrition status among young children, adolescents and adults with CD who were referred to several hospitals in Lebanon. Methods: A cross-sectional study in 50 individuals (31.74 ± 15.64 years) with CD was conducted, using biochemical parameters, anthropometric measurements, dietary and physical activity assessments. Results: Of the 50 participants, 38% and 16% were presenting low serum levels of iron and vitamin B12, respectively. The majority of participants were physically inactive and around 40% of them had low muscle mass. A weight loss of 10% to 30% indicating mild to moderate malnutrition was shown in 14% of individuals. The assessment of food-related behaviors shows that 80% of participants were reading nutrition labels and 96% of them were following gluten-free diets (GFD). Some barriers including family ignorance (6%), language of the nutrition labels (20%) and expensive GF products (78%) were limiting the adherence to GFD. The inadequacy of the daily energy intake along with insufficient intakes of calcium and vitamin D were remarked among individuals with CD. However, protein and iron intake were exceeding the recommendations among all age groups, except in males aged 4-8 years and 19-30 years. Half the study participants were using dietary supplements where 38%, 10%, 46%, 18%, 16% and 4% used vitamin D, vitamin B12, iron, calcium, folate and probiotics, respectively. Conclusion: GFD is the key treatment for CD. However, it is not without inadequacies and may cause certain deficiencies such as calcium and vitamin D leading to reduced bone density. This underlines the critical role of dietitians in education and maintenance of healthy GFD among individuals with CD.
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- Maha Hoteit
- Faculty of Public Health, Lebanese university, Beirut, Lebanon
- Lebanese University Nutrition Surveillance Center (LUNSC), Lebanese Food Drugs and Chemical Administrations, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
- PHENOL Research Group (Public HEalth Nutrition prOgram Lebanon), Faculty of Public Health, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Public Health, Lebanese university, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Public Health, Lebanese university, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Gastroenterology Department, Faculty of Medical Science, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Gastroenterology Department, Bahman hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon
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- Gastroenterology Department, Faculty of Medical Science, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Anesthesia department, Saint Joseph Hospital, Paris, France
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- Gastroenterology Department, Sahel General Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
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Hoteit M, Chamas Z, Assaf S, Bouhairie MM, Bahr A, Daccache R, Matar R, Hallal M, Hotayt S, Hotayt B. Nutritional status, nutrient imbalances, food-related behaviors and dietary supplements use among patients with celiac disease on a gluten free diet in Lebanon: a national cross-sectional study. F1000Res 2022; 11:725. [PMID: 37090031 PMCID: PMC10119616 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.121859.3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023] Open
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Background: Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten, that occurs in susceptible individuals and is associated with dietary restriction and subsequent nutritional deficiencies. This study investigated the diet quality, nutrition imbalances and nutrition status among young children,adolescents and adults with CD who were referred to several hospitals in Lebanon. Methods: A cross-sectional study in 50 individuals (31.74 ± 15.64 years) with CD who follow a gluten free diet was conducted, using biochemical parameters, anthropometric measurements, dietary and physical activity assessments. Results: Of the 50 participants, 38% and 16% were presenting low serum levels of iron and vitamin B12, respectively. The majority of participants were physically inactive and around 40% of them had low muscle mass. A weight loss of 10% to 30% indicating mild to moderate malnutrition was shown in 14% of individuals. The assessment of food-related behaviors shows that 80% of participants were reading nutrition labels and 96% of them were following gluten-free diets (GFD). Some barriers including family ignorance (6%), language of the nutrition labels (20%) and expensive GF products (78%) were limiting the adherence to GFD. The inadequacy of the daily energy intake along with insufficient intakes of calcium and vitamin D were remarked among individuals with CD. However, protein and iron intake were exceeding the recommendations among all age groups, except in males aged 4-8 years and 19-30 years. Half the study participants were using dietary supplements where 38%, 10%, 46%, 18%, 16% and 4% used vitamin D, vitamin B12, iron, calcium, folate and probiotics, respectively. Conclusion: GFD is the key treatment for CD. However, it is not without inadequacies and may cause certain deficiencies such as calcium and vitamin D leading to reduced bone density. This underlines the critical role of dietitians in education and maintenance of healthy GFD among individuals with CD.
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- Maha Hoteit
- Faculty of Public Health, Lebanese university, Beirut, Lebanon
- Lebanese University Nutrition Surveillance Center (LUNSC), Lebanese Food Drugs and Chemical Administrations, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
- PHENOL Research Group (Public HEalth Nutrition prOgram Lebanon), Faculty of Public Health, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Public Health, Lebanese university, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Public Health, Lebanese university, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Gastroenterology Department, Faculty of Medical Science, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Gastroenterology Department, Bahman hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon
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- Gastroenterology Department, Faculty of Medical Science, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Anesthesia department, Saint Joseph Hospital, Paris, France
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- Gastroenterology Department, Sahel General Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
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Vaccaro JA, Naser SA. The Role of Methyl Donors of the Methionine Cycle in Gastrointestinal Infection and Inflammation. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 10:healthcare10010061. [PMID: 35052225 PMCID: PMC8775811 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10010061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Vitamin deficiency is well known to contribute to disease development in both humans and other animals. Nonetheless, truly understanding the role of vitamins in human biology requires more than identifying their deficiencies. Discerning the mechanisms by which vitamins participate in health is necessary to assess risk factors, diagnostics, and treatment options for deficiency in a clinical setting. For researchers, the absence of a vitamin may be used as a tool to understand the importance of the metabolic pathways in which it participates. This review aims to explore the current understanding of the complex relationship between the methyl donating vitamins folate and cobalamin (B12), the universal methyl donor S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAM), and inflammatory processes in human disease. First, it outlines the process of single-carbon metabolism in the generation of first methionine and subsequently SAM. Following this, established relationships between folate, B12, and SAM in varying bodily tissues are discussed, with special attention given to their effects on gut inflammation.
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Verma AK. Nutritional Deficiencies in Celiac Disease: Current Perspectives. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13124476. [PMID: 34960029 PMCID: PMC8703793 DOI: 10.3390/nu13124476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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- Anil K Verma
- Celiac Disease Research Laboratory, Department of Pediatrics, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60123 Ancona, Italy
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Vereczkei Z, Farkas N, Hegyi P, Imrei M, Földi M, Szakács Z, Kiss S, Solymár M, Nagy R, Bajor J. It Is High Time for Personalized Dietary Counseling in Celiac Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Body Composition. Nutrients 2021; 13:2947. [PMID: 34578835 PMCID: PMC8466091 DOI: 10.3390/nu13092947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Revised: 07/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The body composition of patients with celiac disease (CD), on which the effects of a gluten-free diet (GFD) are controversial, differs from that of the average population. In this study, we aimed to compare the body composition across CD patients before a GFD, CD patients after a one-year GFD and non-celiac control subjects. A systematic search was conducted using five electronic databases up to 15 July 2021 for studies that reported at least one of the pre-specified outcomes. In meta-analyses, weighted mean differences (WMDs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. A total of 25 studies were eligible for systematic review, seven of which were included in meta-analysis. During a ≥1-year GFD, fat mass of CD patients, compared to that at baseline, significantly increased (WMD = 4.1 kg, 95% CI = 1.5 to 6.6, three studies). In CD patients after a ≥1-year GFD, compared to non-celiac controls, fat mass (WMD = -5.8 kg, 95% CI = -8.7 to -2.9, three studies) and fat-free mass (WMD = -1.9 kg, 95% CI = -3.0 to -0.7, three studies) were significantly lower. In conclusion, body composition-related parameters of CD patients differ from that of the non-celiac control subjects even after a longstanding GFD.
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- Zsófia Vereczkei
- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (Z.V.); (N.F.); (M.I.); (M.F.) (Z.S.); (S.K.); (M.S.); (R.N.)
- Department of Sport Nutrition and Hydration, Institute of Emergency Care and Pedagogy of Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, 7621 Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (Z.V.); (N.F.); (M.I.); (M.F.) (Z.S.); (S.K.); (M.S.); (R.N.)
- Institute of Bioanalysis, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
| | - Péter Hegyi
- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary;
- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary
- Division of Pancreatic Diseases, Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (Z.V.); (N.F.); (M.I.); (M.F.) (Z.S.); (S.K.); (M.S.); (R.N.)
| | - Mária Földi
- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (Z.V.); (N.F.); (M.I.); (M.F.) (Z.S.); (S.K.); (M.S.); (R.N.)
- Doctoral School of Clinical Medicine, University of Szeged, 6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (Z.V.); (N.F.); (M.I.); (M.F.) (Z.S.); (S.K.); (M.S.); (R.N.)
- Division of Gastroenterology, First Department of Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (Z.V.); (N.F.); (M.I.); (M.F.) (Z.S.); (S.K.); (M.S.); (R.N.)
- Doctoral School of Clinical Medicine, University of Szeged, 6720 Szeged, Hungary
| | - Margit Solymár
- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (Z.V.); (N.F.); (M.I.); (M.F.) (Z.S.); (S.K.); (M.S.); (R.N.)
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (Z.V.); (N.F.); (M.I.); (M.F.) (Z.S.); (S.K.); (M.S.); (R.N.)
- Heim Pál National Pediatric Institute, 1089 Budapest, Hungary
| | - Judit Bajor
- Division of Gastroenterology, First Department of Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
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Nutritional Imbalances in Adult Celiac Patients Following a Gluten-Free Diet. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13082877. [PMID: 34445038 PMCID: PMC8398893 DOI: 10.3390/nu13082877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Celiac disease (CD) is a chronic autoimmune disorder of the small intestine, whose only effective treatment is a gluten-free diet (GFD). It is characterized by the atrophy of the intestinal villi that leads to altered nutrient absorption. This study describes the nutritional imbalances which may be found in adults with CD following a GFD. During the first year of treatment, deficiencies will overcome as the intestinal mucosa recovers. Thus, biochemical data will show this progression, together with the decrease in symptoms. In contrast, in the long term, when a strict GFD is followed and mucosal recovery is achieved, analyzing nutrient intake makes more sense. Macronutrient consumption is characterized by its low complex carbohydrate and fiber intakes, and high fat (especially SFA) and sugar intakes. This profile has been related to the consumption of GFP and their nutritional composition, in addition to unbalanced dietary habits. The most notable deficiencies in micronutrients are usually those of iron, calcium and magnesium and vitamin D, E and some of group B. It is necessary to follow up patients with CD and to promote nutritional education among them, since it could help not only to achieve a gluten free but also a balanced diet.
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