Bad news for lovers of bread, pasta and baked goods: Eating lots of gluten-heavy foods from a young age could eventually lead to gluten intolerance.
A study published Tuesday in the journal JAMA suggests that eating higher-than-normal levels of gluten during the first five years of life can increase a child's likelihood of developing celiac disease, a digestive disorder that damages the small intestine. Higher gluten intake was associated with a 6.1% increased risk of celiac disease autoimmunity, an immunological response to gluten, and a 7.
Celiac disease affects millions of peopleIn people diagnosed with celiac disease, eating gluten damages the lining of the small intestine and prevents nutrient absorption. It's estimated to affect about 1 in 100 people worldwide, and more than 2 million people might not even know they have it, according to the Celiac Disease Foundation. Gluten intake is considered to be a factor in developing celiac disease, but according to Tuesday's study, quantity plays a major role, too.
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