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Review
. 2023 Aug 3;12(15):5107.
doi: 10.3390/jcm12155107.

Nutritional Status and Metabolism in Celiac Disease: Narrative Review

Aleksandra Mędza  1 , Agnieszka Szlagatys-Sidorkiewicz  2
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Review

Nutritional Status and Metabolism in Celiac Disease: Narrative Review

Aleksandra Mędza et al. J Clin Med. .

Abstract

This review summarizes findings from studies assessing the nutritional status of patients with celiac disease (CD). Malnutrition, including over- and undernutrition, may be present in CD, both at diagnosis and while under treatment. Underweight and growth retardation in children, which mostly reflect malabsorption as a consequence of intestinal inflammation, are not a rule. Clinical presentations of CD can vary widely, and each manifestation has its own characteristics. Evaluating various nutritional parameters can be beneficial for CD patients and may improve health outcomes by facilitating an accurate definition of dietary needs and the development of a balanced diet that not only focuses on eliminating gluten but also provides adequate nutrients, alters metabolism, and reduces the risk of other disorders developing. The cornerstone of CD therapy is a gluten-free diet (GFD), which improves nutritional status, but even on a GFD, features of malnutrition may be present. Additionally, overweight and obesity may occur in patients on a GFD, with typical metabolic consequences.

Keywords: celiac disease; gluten-free diet; malnutrition; metabolism; nutrients.

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