Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance in the Elderly Population EP007
In this episode of ‘Gluten Free RN,’ Nadine discusses potential signs of celiac disease and gluten intolerance in those 65 and older. Many go undiagnosed because their symptoms are dismissed as a normal part of aging.
Nadine explains how nutritional deficiencies triggered by gluten intolerance can cause the elderly to acquire a list of diagnoses and medications that might not be necessary and do not address the underlying cause of degeneration.
This episode outlines how health setbacks common in the older population (osteoporosis, GI issues, dementia and degenerative disease) may be symptoms of celiac disease that could be improved or even eliminated with a gluten-free diet. Listen and learn how to improve the quality of life for those 65 and up!
What’s Discussed:The prevalence of celiac disease in the older population
The recommended diet for elderly celiac patients
The genes that carry celiac disease
Nadine’s story
The benefits of adopting a gluten-free diet as an older adult
GI issues that may be symptoms of celiac disease and gluten intolerance in older adults
How a nutritional panel can reveal deficiencies that may be caused by gluten intolerance
Why men suffering from osteoporosis and anemia should be tested for celiac disease
The connection between erectile dysfunction and potential gluten intolerance
The probable link between Type 1 or 2 diabetes and celiac disease
The importance of testing patients on cholesterol or blood pressure medication for celiac disease
Why Nadine recommends all patients 65 and older be tested for celiac disease yearly
How the appropriate absorption of fat can help older patients with gluten intolerance “get their brains back”
The good, high-fat foods that prevent brain atrophy
Miss Gloria’s story
How identifying celiac disease and gluten intolerance in the elderly can prevent suffering and early death
Resources Mentioned:Gluten Free RN on iTunes
Gluten Free RN on Stitcher
Connect with Nadine:Contact via Email
Books by Nadine:Dough Nation: A Nurse's Memoir of Celiac Disease from Missed Diagnosis to Food and Health Activism
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