Nutritional Imbalances in Adult Celiac Patients Following a Gluten-Free Diet

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...

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Main Authors: Aner Cardo, Itziar Churruca, Arrate Lasa, Virginia Navarro, Maialen Vázquez-Polo, Gesala Perez-Junkera, Idoia Larretxi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/8/2877