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Review
. 2021 Nov 9;13(11):3993.
doi: 10.3390/nu13113993.

The Gluten-Free Diet for Celiac Disease and Beyond

Bara Aljada  1 , Ahmed Zohni  1 , Wael El-Matary  1
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Review

The Gluten-Free Diet for Celiac Disease and Beyond

Bara Aljada et al. Nutrients. .

Abstract

The gluten-free diet (GFD) has gained popularity beyond its main medical indication as the treatment for gluten-induced immune-mediated disorders such as celiac disease (CD), dermatitis herpetiformis, gluten ataxia, wheat allergy, and non-celiac gluten sensitivity. However, the diet carries some disadvantages such as elevated costs, nutritional deficiencies, and social and psychological barriers. The present work aims to review indications, proven benefits, and adverse events of a gluten-free diet. Close follow-up with patients following the diet is recommended. More data is needed to assess the effectiveness of the diet in managing mental and cognitive disorders and to establish a connection between the brain and gluten.

Keywords: celiac disease; gluten; gluten-free diet.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interests.

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Methods for monitoring adherence to gluten-free diet.
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The GFD for health conditions other than celiac disease.
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