All Aspects of Celiac Disease and its Managements

Edited by Prof. Dr. Nurnehir Baltacı Bozkurt, Asst. Prof. Dr. Tuba Taşkan, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Hazal Eken, this book is a comprehensive study addressing celiac disease with a multidisciplinary approach. The work details the pathophysiology, diagnostic methods, and clinical findings of celiac disease, an autoimmune reaction to gluten in genetically predisposed individuals. The book emphasizes the systemic nature of the disease, affecting not only the gastrointestinal system but also neurological, dermatological, and hematological systems. Current treatment approaches, the importance of a gluten-free diet, and the challenges encountered while implementing this diet are examined. Furthermore, nutritional recommendations to improve the quality of life for celiac patients, alternative grain sources, and new developments in the food industry are discussed. The work serves as a resource enriched with current scientific data aiming to guide both health professionals and patients in disease management.