Wheat Allergy Can Be Fatal
Celiac disease, a form of wheat allergy, can double your risk of death. The risks are particularly severe if you are diagnosed in the later stages or do not adhere to a strict diet free of gluten, a protein found in wheat and other grains.
Among 1,072 patients diagnosed with celiac disease in Italy from 1962 to 1994, researchers found 53 deaths, compared with an expected 26 deaths in the general population. The leading cause of death was non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Relatives of patients with celiac disease did not have a higher than average risk of death, nor did patients who lived three years following diagnosis. According to the authors, "Prompt and strict dietary treatment decreases mortality in celiac patients."
According to The Lancet (August 4, 2001: 358:356-361), celiac disease, also known as celiac sprue or 'gluten intolerance' is a genetic disorder that causes bowel disorders, diarrhea, or weight loss because of an insensitivity to gluten. It affects approximately one in 30 people. Patients often develop cancers of the intestines, which is thought to lead to a higher death rate.
Information provided is courtesy of and compiled by the Academy of Anti-Aging Research
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