The connection between mortality and undiagnosed celiac disease

July 9, 9:57 AMAtlanta Gluten-Free Food ExaminerTiffany Janes

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The latest report on the subject comes from the July issue of Gastroenterology and the details might surprise those who don't think diet affects their overall health. In a press release from the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Joseph Murray notes some shocking details about the 45-year-long study. It includes statistics regarding the mortality rate of those with celiac who had it and didn't know it, and those who did not have the condition. The conclusion is that people who know they have celiac disease are much better off indeed. 

Read Dr. Murray's article Mayo Clinic press release and be sure to watch the two videos below the story. WebMD also posted the study information in a different article, with a little more detail and other stories about celiac disease. Estimates are that only about 40% of people who are told to follow the guten-free diet actually do. This information is a good reason to rethink a decision to ignore doctor's orders.       

For more info: Visit the NFCA's website to learn more about celiac disease. GIG is also a great resource for people with celiac or gluten intolerance.