Chron’s to Celiac: All About the GI Tract
Celiac disease causes damage of the small intestine, which leads to chronic inflammation
Celiac disease causes damage of the small intestine, which leads to chronic inflammation
Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) are molecules found on the outer surface of some bacterial cell walls, and they can trigger immune responses when they leak into the bloodstream
The presence of high levels of fat in the diet can inhibit the absorption of carbohydrates, while high levels of fiber (non-digestible carbs) can interfere with the absorption of fat
The two main types of IBD are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, both of which are thought to be caused by an abnormal immune response to the bacteria in the gut
Kefir is rich in probiotic bacteria and yeasts, containing more than 50 species that live in a symbiotic association
Humans can’t digest lectins. These compounds usually pass through our digestive system unchanged