Celiac Disease and Gluten: Facts Fiction and Controversies

Celiac disease is an inflammatory autoimmune disorder of the small intestine triggered by gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. With symptoms that vary from person to person, it’s a disease that often remains undiagnosed. Join Martin Kagnoff, one of the country’s leading authorities in Celiac disease research, Kimberly Newton, a pediatric gastroenterologist, and dietitian Shawna McNally for a detailed discussion about the disease and its many misconceptions. Series: “Celiac Disease ” [1/2011] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 19658]