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With symptoms ranging from fatigue to abdominal pain and discomfort, gastrointestinal disorders can present differently on a patient-by-patient basis, making these common conditions challenging to diagnose. An estimated 60-70 million Americans suffer from gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, in many cases unknowingly. Recent research published in Gastroenterology reports that over 40% of the global population has a …
For those with celiac disease, which is an autoimmune condition triggered by gluten intolerance that affects about 1% of healthy average Americans, gluten-free foods such as nuts, seeds, grains and starches are beneficial. A recent review published in the NFS Journal has shown that regular consumption of gluten-free products as part of a gluten-free diet …