Today I am going to talk to you about Celiac Disease and why I think it is important to donate to the Celiac Disease Foundation. I will explain what gluten is and what celiac disease is. I will also tell you how it affects people and why I feel it is important to donate to this cause. I was inspired to discuss this topic because my cousin has Celiac Disease and I have a gluten intolerance. I would like to inspire others to donate to the Celiac Disease Foundation and raise awareness for Celiac Disease and gluten intolerance. To start with, I will explain what gluten is. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, contaminated oats. It is what helps bread rise, and hold its shape. And contamination is when one food lets say bread touched …show more content…
It may also be in other products like vitamins and supplements, hair and skin products, toothpastes, and lip balm. What is Celiac Disease? According to celiac.org Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disorder that can occur in genetically likely people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. It is estimated to affect 1 in 100 people worldwide. Two and a half million Americans are undiagnosed and are at risk for long-term health complications. Celiac Disease can’t KILL you, but it can cause diseases that can. Mayo Clinic says People with Celiac Disease who don't maintain a gluten-free diet have a greater risk of developing several forms of cancer, including intestinal lymphoma and small bowel cancer. Symptoms of Celiac are diarrhea, stomach pains, nausea, bloating, fatigue, weight loss, depression, itchy rash, and anxiety. There are over 300 symptoms of Celiac Disease. Medline plus says Celiac disease affects each person differently. Symptoms may occur in the digestive system, or in other parts of the body. One person might have diarrhea and abdominal pain, while another person may be irritable or depressed. Irritability is one of the most common symptoms in children. Some people have no