May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month, and the Celiac Disease Foundation — along with those in the celiac community — have dedicated the month to raising awareness and funds for critical disease research and advocacy efforts.
Celiac disease is a chronic, autoimmune digestive condition that damages small intestinal villi and interferes with the absorption of nutrients. It affects 1% of the U.S. population and, if left untreated, can cause debilitating complications, including intestinal cancer, diabetes, malnutrition, infertility and even death.
While much is known about the