and it has been proposed that the standard treatment for celiac disease—a gluten-free diet—raises cholesterol levels, thereby worsening the risk of cardiovascular disease in these patients.

A gluten-free diet should be centred around whole, unprocessed foods. These foods are naturally gluten-free and provide a wealth of essential nutrients. Fruits and vegetables are excellent sources ...

Vitamin B12, vitamin D and erythrocyte folic acid levels increased significantly on diet. Celiac patients had a history of low-energy fractures more often than the background population ...