Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the small intestine and is triggered by exposure to gluten. Gluten instigates an immune process in the body that damages the nutrient-absorbing microvilli and villi in the small intestine. This impairment could dysregulate digestive processes and lead to malabsorption of nutrients. Patients with celiac disease may be at an increased risk for micronutrient deficiency due to a variety of biological factors such as suboptimal digestion or lifestyle factors such as following a gluten-free diet that may be missing important nutrients.
Micronutrient Deficiencies and Celiac Disease explores how micronutrient deficiencies may manifest in patients with celiac disease. Through presentation of three patient scenarios, clinicians will learn to identify the visible, clinical indicators of nutrient deficiency and be able to recommend food sources to support nutrient absorption.
This free online learning module offers:
- Clinical awareness of potential nutrient deficits common in patients with celiac disease.
- A focus on matching signs and symptoms to potential nutrient deficiencies.
- Additional functional medicine resources, including patient and clinician-facing resources for initiating nutrition and lifestyle change.
Read more about the functional medicine approach to gluten sensitivities and food allergies in the following articles.
Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity: A Complex Diagnosis
Intestinal Permeability and Inflammatory Triggers
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