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Saturday, May 5, 2012

Study documents benefits of gluten-free diet in older celiac patients

Celiac patients over age 50 saw improvements in bone mineral density and vitamin and nutrient levels after following a gluten-free diet, according to a study from a research team from Finland. While overall quality of life was not affected, the study found gastrointestinal symptoms disappeared among patients on the gluten-free diet.
http://www.celiac.com/articles/22868/1/Gluten-free-Diet-Benefits-Newly-Screened-Older-Celiac-Disease-Patients/Page1.html 

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