The Rising Prevalence of Celiac Disease

Furthermore, another popular theory revolves around the use of antibiotics to combat certain diseases. These medications have a side effect of destroying the gut microbiota of the patient, a structure that plays a vital role in the digestion and metabolization of foods, as well as the regulation of immune responses to food. The destruction and repopulation of the gut microbiota after the use of antibiotics may affect how the body reacts to gluten and could be a vital piece of celiac disease pathogenesis.