95% Americans with celiac diseases
go undiagnosed in America. It is one of the most common genetic disorders in
the world but goes undiagnosed several times. Owner of Cream of Rice (a
gluten-free American breakfast staple), B&G Foods, announced a proper
sponsorship of the Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF). CDF strives to promote
awareness of Celiac Disease.
Living with gluten sensitivity makes it difficult to find diet-friendly
food options. Therefore B&G Foods has teamed up with CDF to come up with easily accessible, affordable gluten-free food products to
families with celiac diseases.
Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is labeled as a digestive disorder associated with malabsorption as well as an abnormal immune reaction to gluten.
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Increased awareness of celiac diseases and gluten sensitivity has led to a significant growth in the market of gluten-free products. Sales report of gluten-free foods in 2010 has seen a 30% surge from 2006.
Source: Medindia
Cause of Celiac Disease Probed in Study
Blocking a factor that can activate the human immune response against intestinal bacteria or certain foods could prevent the development of celiac disease
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Molecule Critical in Development of Celiac Disease Found
A human protein that appears to play a crucial role in developing celiac disease and other autoimmune disorders, such as multiple sclerosis and diabetes has been discovered
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