scholarly journals Beneficial Effect of Oligofructose-Enriched Inulin on Vitamin D and E Status in Children with Celiac Disease on a Long-Term Gluten-Free Diet: A Preliminary Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Nutritional Intervention Study

Nutrients ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1768 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Drabińska ◽  
Urszula Krupa-Kozak ◽  
Paweł Abramowicz ◽  
Elżbieta Jarocka-Cyrta
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Vitamin E ◽  
Nutritional Intervention ◽  
Optimal Level ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Complementary Method ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Fat Soluble Vitamins

Prebiotics have been shown to improve absorption of some nutrients, including vitamins. This pilot study evaluated the effect of the prebiotic oligofructose-enriched inulin (Synergy 1) on fat-soluble vitamins status, parathormone, and calcium-related elements in pediatric celiac disease (CD) patients (n = 34) on a strict gluten-free diet (GFD). Participants were randomized into a group receiving 10 g of Synergy 1 or placebo (maltodextrin) together with a GFD. At baseline and after 3 months of intervention, 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D], parathormone, vitamin E and A, calcium, phosphate, magnesium, total protein, and albumin were determined. Concentration of 25(OH)D increased significantly (p < 0.05) by 42% in CD patients receiving Synergy 1 in GFD, whereas no change was observed in placebo. Vitamin D status reached an optimal level in 46% of patients receiving Synergy 1. No significant difference in parathormone, calcium, and phosphate levels was observed. Concentration of vitamin E increased significantly (p < 0.05) by 19% in patients receiving Synergy 1, but not in the placebo. Vitamin A levels were not changed. Supplementation of GFD with Synergy 1 improved vitamin D and vitamin E status in children and adolescents with CD and could be considered a novel complementary method of management of fat-soluble vitamins deficiency in pediatric CD patients.

scholarly journals Nutritional Status in Spanish Adults with Celiac Disease Following a Long-Term Gluten-Free Diet Is Similar to Non-Celiac

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1626
Author(s):  
Catalina Ballestero-Fernández ◽  
Gregorio Varela-Moreiras ◽  
Natalia Úbeda ◽  
Elena Alonso-Aperte
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Vitamin E ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Mineral Density

The only available treatment for celiac disease is life-long gluten exclusion. We conducted a cross-sectional age- and gender-matched study in 64 celiac adults on a long-term (>1 year) gluten-free diet and 74 non-celiac volunteers from Spain, using dietary, anthropometric, and biochemical parameters, as well as assessing bone mineral density and physical activity. Celiac adults had deficient intake (below 2/3 of the recommended intake) for folates, vitamin E, and iodine and low intake of calcium (below 80% of the recommended intake). Iron intake was also below 2/3 of the recommended intake in celiac women. Vitamin D intake was extremely low, and 34% of celiac patients had moderately deficient plasma levels. According to bone mineral density, celiac women may be more prone to osteopenia and osteoporosis. However, we found a perfectly analogous nutritional status scenario in celiac as compared to healthy volunteers, with the dietary deviations found being similar to those of the Spanish population, i.e., both groups followed a high-lipid, high-protein, and low-carbohydrate diet. Values for biochemical parameters were found within the reference ranges. Celiac disease had no influence on body weight, but body fat in celiac patients tended to be higher. According to our results, vitamin D, calcium, folates, vitamin E, iodine, and iron nutritional status should be specifically assessed and monitored in the celiac population.

scholarly journals 25-Hydroxyvitamin D, 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D, and Peripheral Bone Densitometry in Adults with Celiac Disease

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 929 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolina Ciacci ◽  
Giancarlo Bilancio ◽  
Ilaria Russo ◽  
Paola Iovino ◽  
Pierpaolo Cavallo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Serum Calcium ◽  
Calcium Supplementation ◽  
Quantitative Computed Tomography ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
High Fracture ◽  
Calcium And Phosphorus

Background: Adults with celiac disease (CeD) show low bone mineral density (BMD) and high fracture risk. CeD guidelines suggest measurements of serum minerals and vitamin D. However, studies on vitamin levels in CeD patients are contradictory. Aim: To investigate in CeD, 25-hydroxy-vitamin D [25(OH)D], 1,25-dihydroxy-vitamin D [1,25(OH)2D], and related analytes and to evaluate their relationships to peripheral BMD as assessed by peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT). Methods: Gluten-free diet (GFD)-treated, and untreated adult CeD patients naïve to vitamin D and calcium supplementation underwent measurements of serum 25(OH)D, 1,25(OH)2D, parathyroid hormone (PTH), total calcium, phosphate, and of radius BMD by pQCT. Results: Complete data were collected in 105 patients for lab tests and 87 patients for BMD. For lab tests, untreated CeD differed from treated CeD for 22.0% lower serum 25(OH)D (p = 0.023), 42.5% higher serum PTH (p < 0.001), and 13.0% higher serum 1,25(OH)2D (p = 0.029) in the presence of similar serum calcium and phosphorus (p > 0.35). For BMD, untreated CeD differed from treated CeD for lower diaphyseal cortical BMD (1133 and 1157 mg/cm3, p = 0.004) but not for distal BMD (total, trabecular, and subcortical, p > 0.13). Independent correlates of diaphyseal cortical BMD were GFD treatment and body mass index (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Data indicated that, compared to CeD patients on a gluten-free diet, untreated adult CeD patients at diagnosis had lower 25(OH)D, higher PTH, and higher 1,25(OH)2D in the absence of difference in serum calcium and phosphorus. 25(OH)D and 1,25(OH)2D, even below the normal range, were not associated with BMD. Our findings do not support the use of vitamin D supplementation for all CeD adults.

scholarly journals Investigation of Tissue Transglutaminase Antibody Normalization in Response to Gluten-Free Diet in Children with Celiac Disease

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. e60-e64
Author(s):  
Mohsen Pour Ebrahimi ◽  
Hosein Alimadadi ◽  
Mehri Najafi ◽  
Mohammad Vasei ◽  
Parisa Rahmani
Keyword(s):  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Family History ◽  
Tissue Transglutaminase ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Histological Evaluation ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
History Of

AbstractA very limited amount of data are available regarding the follow-up of celiac disease (CD) treatment in Iran. The aim of this study is to investigate antitissue transglutaminase (atTG) normalization interval and the associated factors in CD patients. This retrospective study included CD patients enrolled in Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences. The initial atTG titer and histological evaluation (with Marsh grade ≥2) were recorded. The atTG titer was assessed in each follow-up until the time of normalization where children were strictly on gluten-free diet. The age at the time of diagnosis, gender, Marsh grade at the time of diagnosis, other comorbidities, and family history of CD patients were recorded to determine the association of these factors with antibody normalization interval. In total, 71 patients were recruited in the study of which 34 (47.89%) subjects had atTG level below 20 U/mL at the average interval of 31.36 ( ±  2.89) months (95% confidence interval: 25.7–37.02). There was no significant difference between the antibody normalization interval and different age ranges and Marsh grade. Cox regression demonstrated that gender, age ranges, Marsh grade, positive family history of CD, and the presence of comorbidities did not significantly predict longer antibody normalization interval.

scholarly journals CELIAC DISEASE;

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (08) ◽  
pp. 1253-1255
Author(s):  
Edip Erkus ◽  
Mehmet Zahid Kocak ◽  
Gulali Aktas ◽  
Haluk Savli
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Immune Response ◽  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Elderly Woman ◽  
Autoimmune Disorder ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Latent Disease ◽  
Definition Of

Celiac Disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder based on immune response togluten in genetically predisposed subjects. Five subtypes of CD has been described; classicaldisease, atypical disease, silent disease, latent disease, potential disease. Literature consistsat least five different definition of latent CD. We aimed to present a unique latent CD case inan elderly woman, who referred with anemia, hypoalbuminemia and vitamin D deficiency. Sheresponded well to initiation of gluten free diet.

The effect of celiac disease and gluten-free diet on pubertal development: a two-center study

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 409-415
Author(s):  
Nevzat Aykut Bayrak ◽  
Burcu Volkan ◽  
Belma Haliloglu ◽  
Soner Sertan Kara ◽  
Atilla Cayir
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Pubertal Development ◽  
Tanner Stage ◽  
Gonadal Hormones ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Age At Menarche ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Vitamin D Status ◽  
Healthy Individuals

AbstractObjectivesWe aimed to assess whether age at menarche and pubertal development (Tanner stage) are related to gluten-free diet (GFD) adherence, hormonal status, micro-nutrient levels and body mass index (BMI) in children with celiac disease (CD).MethodsIn this two-center, cross-sectional study, CD patients and healthy individuals were studied. CD patients were re-evaluated after 1 year of follow-up. Height, weight, Tanner stage, age at menarche and diet compliance were recorded. Blood samples for anti-tissue transglutaminase IgA (TTG), pituitary gonadotropins, gonadal hormones, prolactin and micronutrients (folate, vitamin B12, vitamin D, ferritin, iron and, iron-binding capacity [IBC]) were assayed.ResultsConsecutive age- and sex-matched 228 celiac patients (12.92 ± 2.35 years; 67.9% female) and 135 non-celiac healthy individuals (12.77 ± 2.25 years; 65.2% female) were studied. Tanner stage was significantly higher in the control group for both girls and boys (p < 0.05). The mean age at menarche was significantly lower in healthy individuals (13.13 ± 1.01 vs. 12.15 ± 0.97, p < 0.001). By multivariate analysis, GFD adherence, transferrin saturation (sTrf), total IBC (TIBC) and vitamin D status were found to be positively correlated with Tanner stage (p < 0.05). After 1 year, 192 of the CD patients were re-evaluated. GFD compliance was better (TTG levels: 135.59 ± 73.88 vs. 71.53 ± 69.40, p < 0.001) and it was correlated with Tanner stage (r = 0.49, p < 0.01), sTrf (r = 0.66, p < 0.01) and IBC (r = 0.23, p < 0.05).ConclusionsOur data show that adequate weight gain, adherence to GFD, sufficient iron and vitamin D status are essential factors for salubrious puberty in CD patients.

scholarly journals A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Pilot Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Effect of Supplementation with Prebiotic Synergy 1 on Iron Homeostasis in Children and Adolescents with Celiac Disease Treated with a Gluten-Free Diet

Nutrients ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1818 ◽  
Author(s):  
Klaudia Feruś ◽  
Natalia Drabińska ◽  
Urszula Krupa-Kozak ◽  
Elżbieta Jarocka-Cyrta
Keyword(s):  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Iron Homeostasis ◽  
Blood Parameters ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Serum Hepcidin

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) occurs in 15–46% of patients with celiac disease (CD), and in some cases, it may be its only manifestation. Studies in animal models have shown that prebiotics, including inulin, may help to increase intestinal absorption of iron. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a prebiotic, oligofructose-enriched inulin (Synergy 1), on iron homeostasis in non-anemic children and adolescents with celiac disease (CD) in association with a gluten-free diet (GFD). Thirty-four CD patients (4–18 years old) were randomized into two groups receiving Synergy 1 (10 g/day) or a placebo (maltodextrin) for three months. Before and after intervention, blood samples were collected from all patients for assessment of blood morphology, biochemical parameters and serum hepcidin concentration. We found that serum hepcidin concentration after the intervention was significantly decreased by 60.9% (p = 0.046) in the Synergy 1 group, whereas no significant difference was observed in the placebo group. No differences in morphological and biochemical blood parameters (including ferritin, hemoglobin and C-reactive protein (CRP)) were observed after intervention in either group. Given that hepcidin decrease may improve intestinal iron absorption, these results warrant further investigation in a larger cohort and especially in patients with IDA.

scholarly journals Antiendomysium antibodies in brazilian patients with celiac disease and their first-degree relatives

2001 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorete Maria da Silva KOTZE ◽  
Shirley Ramos da Rosa UTIYAMA ◽  
Renato Mitsunori NISIHARA ◽  
Márgara Patrícia Bini ZENI ◽  
Margareth Gomes de SENA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Gastrointestinal Diseases ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Intestinal Biopsy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Human Umbilical Cord ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
First Degree Relatives ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Antiendomysial Antibodies

Background — Literature data have shown high specificity of antiendomysial antibodies (EmA IgA) in celiac disease. The scarcity of Brazilian reports concerning this subject motivated the present study. Objectives - To determine the sensitivity and specificity of antiendomysial IgA antibodies in Brazilian celiac patients at diagnosis and after treatment, to confirm patient adherence to a gluten-free diet and to screen first-degree relatives. Methods - An extensive clinical and serological study was performed by investigating the presence of these antibodies in 392 individuals from Southern Brazil. Indirect immunofluorescence using human umbilical cord as substrate was employed and the total levels of IgA were determined by turbidimetry in all groups. The study was conducted on 57 celiac patients (18 at diagnosis, 24 who adhered to a gluten-free diet and 15 with marked or slight transgression of the diet), 115 relatives of celiac patients (39 families), 94 patients with other gastrointestinal diseases, and 126 healthy individuals from the general population. Results - The results demonstrated 100% positivity for the recently diagnosed patients and for those consuming gluten, in contrast to the patients who complied with the diet (0%). In the control group one individual was positive, but refused to undergo a biopsy. In the group of other gastrointestinal diseases, one positive patient presented ulcerative colitis, Down's syndrome and epilepsy, and the intestinal biopsy was diagnostic for celiac disease. These data showed 99.3% specificity for the test. Eighteen relatives were positive for antiendomysial antibodies IgA (15.65%), and comparison with the healthy population revealed a significant difference. An intestinal biopsy was obtained from seven subjects (one with total villous atrophy and six withouth alterations in the mucosal architecture, but all with a high number of intra-epithelial lymphocytes). Conclusions - The method revealed 100% sensitivity and 99.3% specificity. Because it is not an invasive method it can be used for the screening of atypical and latent forms of celiac disease to avoid serial biopsies and to control adherence to a gluten-free diet with implications in the prevention of malignancy in celiac disease.

scholarly journals Knowledge of Medical Students and Medical Professionals Regarding Nutritional Deficiencies in Patients with Celiac Disease

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1771
Author(s):  
Łukasz Dembiński ◽  
Artur Mazur ◽  
Mariusz Dąbrowski ◽  
Teresa Jackowska ◽  
Aleksandra Banaszkiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Acceptable Level ◽  
Excessive Amount ◽  
Nutritional Deficiencies ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Gluten Free

A gluten-free diet provides relief from symptoms for patients with celiac disease, although there is still a risk of nutritional deficiencies. These patients can potentially consume an excessive amount of fat and insufficient amounts of fiber, iron, vitamin D, and calcium. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of medical students and healthcare professionals in Poland regarding nutritional deficiencies and the prevention of such deficiencies in patients with celiac disease who are on a gluten-free diet. Of the 430 survey participants, 46% did not realize the risk of nutritional deficiencies in patients with celiac disease. The knowledge of the participants was lowest regarding the risk of being overweight or obese. Among the healthcare professionals, an acceptable level of correct answers was provided by only 37% of individuals and was highest for the dietitians’ group. Our results demonstrate the need to improve the education of healthcare professionals concerning nutrition in patients with celiac disease.

scholarly journals The Role of Gluten-Free Diet in Rebalancing Micronutrient Deficiencies in Children With Celiac Disease

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-27
Author(s):  
Seyed Mohsen Dehghani ◽  
Anis Amirhakimi ◽  
Iraj Shahramian ◽  
Najmeh Rahanjam ◽  
Fatemeh Fazeli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Micronutrient Deficiencies ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Celiac disease (CD) is one of the most common reasons for malnutrition. This study aimed to determine the status of the micronutrients, including vitamins and minerals in children with CD. Methods: The participants of this study included children <18 years old newly diagnosed with CD from January 2016 to December 2017 in the Clinic of Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases affiliated with Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. The diagnosis of CD was based on serological and pathologic findings. Finally, the data was analyzed using SPSS 22. Results: In the present study, 78 children with CD were evaluated, including 30 (38.5%) males and 48 (61.5%) females. The levels of hemoglobin and iron significantly improved after 6 months of treatment (P=0.001). In the present study, the level of calcium was below the normal range in 5 (6.4%) patients at diagnosis. However, its level was within a normal range in all patients 6 months after the treatment. Based on the results, the level of phosphorus was low in 24 (30.7%) and 5 (6.4%) patients before and after the treatment, respectively (P=0.001). Further, the vitamin D level was below a normal range in 66 (84.6%) and 15 (19.2%) patients at diagnosis and 6 months after the treatment, respectively (P=0.001). On the other hand, the mean level of folic acid increased from 16.5 at diagnosis to 22.39 after 6 months of treatment (P=0.001). Finally, the mean level of zinc also increased from 73.3 at diagnosis to 81.6 after 6 months of treatment (P=0.001). Conclusion: In general, the levels of iron, folate, vitamin D, and zinc reduced in patients with CD. In most patients, these deficiencies improved by receiving a gluten-free diet (GFD). Monitoring patients with CD is recommended for the diagnosis of micronutrient deficiencies.

scholarly journals Osteoporosis reversibility in a patient with celiac disease and primary autoimmune hypothyroidism on gluten free diet: A case report

2015 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-76
Author(s):  
Branka Kovacev-Zavisic ◽  
Tijana Icin ◽  
Jovanka Novakovic-Paro ◽  
Milica Medic-Stojanoska ◽  
Ivana Bajkin
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Underlying Disease ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Laboratory Findings ◽  
Autoimmune Hypothyroidism

Introduction. Secondary osteoporosis occurs in many diseases. Celiac disease-induced osteoporosis is the consequence of secondary hyperparathyroidism. Biochemical bone markers show predominance of bone resorption, thus making the bisphosphonates the first line therapy option. Intestinal mucosal changes are reversible on gluten-free diet. Osteoporosis reversibility is also possible, provided postmenopausal osteoporosis risk factors independent from celiac disease are not present. Case report. We presented a postmenopausal woman with at least a 10-year history of celiac disease prior to diagnosis, which had overt secondary hyperparathyroidism with insufficient status of vitamin D and a significant bone mass reduction. At the time of diagnosis of celiac disease the patient was receiving 250 ??g of levothyroxine daily without achieving optimal substitution. Three years after the initiation of gluten-free diet the patient was without any signs and symptoms of the disease. All laboratory findings were within normal range. It was decided to treat the underlying disease and to supplement calcium and vitamin D without the initiation of bisphosponate therapy. Conclusion. Osteoporosis regression justified this therapeutic approach. The presence of primary autoimmune hypothyroidism makes this case specific, since the inability for optimal substitution therapy with a high daily dose of levothyroxine provoked the suspicion of celiac disease.

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