Celiac Disease


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Got Glutened? Are You Sure?

Have You Been “Glutened“?Can a home test help you find out if gluten is causing your symptoms? By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Got ” glutened”? Is there a way, to determine if gluten is the reason you aren’t feeling well? A company marketing an…

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Are supplements to digest gluten safe and useful?

Supplements To Digest Gluten By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Are the enzyme supplements to digest gluten safe? Do they work? Can we use them? Is there any risk? Many variations of these products are being offered, and people are buying them. However, we will…

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7 Reasons Why People Go Gluten Free

Updated May 2026 By Amy Burkhart, MD, RD | Dr. Burkhart is the only physician in the United States who is also a registered dietitian and board-certified in integrative medicine.   7 Reasons People Follow A Gluten Free Diet If you have ever watched someone request a…

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What Causes Celiac Disease?

  By Amy Burkhart, MD, RD | Dr. Burkhart is the only physician in the United States who is also a registered dietitian and board-certified in integrative medicine.   One of the most common questions I hear from patients is What actually causes celiac disease? And the…

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The Mental Toll of the Gluten-Free Diet

By Amy Burkhart MD, RD The Mental Effects Of Following A Gluten-Free Diet The term “gluten-free” is now commonplace in our daily lives. Because of gluten’s popularity, people believe adhering to a gluten-free diet is easy. Gluten-free food is everywhere. Thus people assume it…

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