Coeliac Disease
DESCRIPTION
A form of food intolerance, coeliac disease inhibits the
body from digesting gluten, a protein component of wheat
and rye, among other cereal grains. Once inside the body
of an infected person, gluten damages the lining of the
small intestine, further prohibiting absorption of other
vital nutrients. This leads to malnutrition, dehydration
and weight loss.
A genetic disorder affecting
adults and young children, coeliac disease causes Vomiting,
Diarrhoea, muscle wasting, lethargy, and a pale, foul-smelling
stool. The disease may also be accompanied by Lactose Intolerance,
making it necessary to eliminate both dairy and wheat products
from the diet.
HERBS
Aloe Vera
Ginger
Echinacea
Goldenseal
Milk Thistle
NUTRITIONAL
SUPPLIMENTS
B Complex
Vitamin A (1)
Vitamin E (3)
Vitamin B6 (2)
REFERENCES
1. Russell RM, Smith VC, Multak R, et al. Dark-adaptation
testing for diagnosis of subclinical vitamin-A deficiency
and evaluation of therapy. Lancet 1973;2:1161-64.
2. Hallert C, Astrom J, Walan A. Reversal of psychopathology
in adult celiac disease with the aid of Pyridoxine (vitamin
B6). Scand J Gastroenterol 1983;18:299-304.
3. Mauro A, et al: Cerebellar Syndrome in Adult Celiac Disease
with Vitamin E deficiency, Acta Neurol Scand, 84(2), Aug
1991, p 167-170.
