- Gluten intolerance-also known as celiac disease, celiac sprue, and sprue-is a genetic autoimmune
condition that makes it difficult for the body to properly absorb nutrients from foods
- The incidence of full-scale gluten intolerance has been found to be substantially higher in people with
autoimmune thyroid disease
- The symptoms of subclinical gluten intolerance and celiac disease include: recurring abdominal pain
and bloating; gas or intestinal difficulties; aggravated allergies; difficulty losing weight, etc.
- The only treatment for celiac disease is to follow a gluten-free diet.
- A gluten-free diet means avoiding all foods that contain wheat, rye, barley, and possibly oats-in other
words, most grain, pasta, cereal, and many processed foods
- Whether people with celiac disease should avoid oats is controversial because some people have been
able to eat oats without having a reaction
More detailed information about subclinical gluten intolerance/celiac disease and suggested menus can
be found at
Celiac Disease/Gluten
Intolerance and Thyroid Disease Information.