Celiac disease linked to earlier menopause

June 2011 - Recent studies led by researchers at the University of Naples, Italy have linked celiac disease to an early occurrence of menopause in some women. Celiac disease is a medical condition that can have damaging effects on the lining of the small intestine and make it difficult for the body to absorb nutrients that are essential for optimal health. While the cause of celiac disease is unknown, it estimated that the condition affects approximately one-percent of Americans. In people with celiac disease, the immune system has an adverse reaction to gluten - a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. This is why celiac disease is oftentimes synonymous with "gluten intolerance" or "gluten sensitivity."

According to the report, women who have been diagnosed with celiac disease typically enter menopause earlier than women without the disease. Researchers also note that women who were diagnosed with celiac disease early on and "correct" the issue with a gluten-free diet significantly improved their reproductive health and also reduced the likelihood of an early menopause.

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