Gluten Associated with Inflammation
Individuals often choose to eliminate gluten from their diet because it is one of the many factors which have a role in autoimmune disease and chronic inflammation. Gluten consumption is associated with elevations of C-reactive protein, interleukin, interferon, and tumor necrosis factor, all of which are cytokines responsible for inflammation (18). Research is building to demonstrate how inflammation may result from gluten and other dietary factors which is implicated in many disease processes.
Gluten Free Diet for Gluten Disease and Gluten Related Disorders:
Once diagnosed with a gluten-related disorder, treatment is focused on elimination of all sources of gluten from the diet. Even small amounts of residual gluten in the diet are known to contribute to the celiac disease process. Dietary counseling is based on support of the patient in the major lifestyle change of a gluten-free diet for life. This is best accomplished by a qualified dietitian. Eliminating gluten in the diet is advocated by many for the implication