Celiac Disease

Celiac Disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder caused by the ingestion of gluten, which causes inflammation of the small intestine and leads to malabsorption. Celiac disease is caused when digested wheat produces too much of a certain protein, which causes the bloodstream to be flooded with toxins from the small intestine. The bloodstream sees these toxins as an infection, and promptly attacks the lining of the small intestine. This autoimmune response leads to nutritional deficiencies. Celiac disease affects approximately 1:120-1:300 individuals in the European and North American populations and is considered to be is one of the most common and under-diagnosed diseases today. HealthCheckUSA offers a genetic test for $320.