Live Healthy & Gluten Free
People with gluten intolerance or celiac disease have an increased need for nutritional supplementation. This is a result of dietary elimination of foods containing gluten and malabsorption of vitamins due to damage in the lower intestine caused by the disease. Wellesse absorbs quickly and easily to meet daily nutrition needs.
Common deficiencies for those with gluten intolerance and or celiac disease include:
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Calcium & Vitamin D3
Bone disorders are common in celiac disease with osteoporosis in over 25% of all patients at time of celiac diagnosis and 40% with osteopenia. Many who follow a gluten free diet are also dairy free or lactose intolerant. Decrease in the function of the upper intestines, common in celiac disease, can compromise vitamin D activity and function and the absorption of adequate calcium.
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Iron
Iron deficiency anemia is the most common extra-intestinal symptom of celiac disease. The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) recommends that any adult with unexplained iron-deficiency anemia (including menstruating women) be tested for celiac disease.
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B-Complex Vitamins & B-12
Most gluten free products are not fortified and folate levels are lower. Vitamin B-12 and B-6 are commonly low in those diagnosed with celiac disease, due to intestinal malabsorption issues.
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Multivitamin
A good multivitamin with all the essential vitamins and antioxidants is a must for anyone following a gluten-free diet to insure adequate nutrient intake each day.
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Fiber, Prebiotics & Aloe
Often a gluten free diet is lacking in fiber as well, especially if completely grain free. A prebiotic fiber may be helpful for both providing added fiber and aiding growth of good bacteria.
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Nutrient Malabsorption
One of the most serious side effects of celiac disease is nutrient malabsorption. Intestinal villi (the finger-like cells responsible for absorbing nutrients in your small intestine) become damaged by your immune system’s response to gluten ingestion, which compromises nutrient absorption. Nutrient absorption may never return to normal even after being on a gluten-free diet. Taking Wellesse liquid supplements daily that absorb quickly and easily is a great way to get essential nutrients.
Wellesse supplements are Certified Gluten-Free by Gluten Free Certification Organization or GFCO
We formulate and manufacture our liquids to the highest quality standards, with the purest, most soluble and absorbable ingredients. Everyone needing to find gluten-free supplementation will appreciate the ease of taking Wellesse liquids, which cover all major areas of nutrient deficiency.
Wellesse supplements are formulated with the most bioavailable forms of ingredients to maximize absorption, all in an easy dose of 1 oz. or less per day. Our naturally flavored, certified gluten free supplements become a fun, great tasting way to fulfill the important nutritional requirements of gluten intolerant and celiac disease sufferers striving for better health.
More Articles & Resources:
Celiac Disease & Gluten Free Diet May Lead to Nutrient Deficiencies by Marie Spano, RD, MS, Wellesse Expert
Digestive and Nutritional Considerations in Celiac Disease:
Could Supplementation Help? By Tom Malterre, MS, CN http://www.altmedrev.com/publications/14/3/247.pdf
Overview of Malabsorption:
http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/digestive_disorders/malabsorption/
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