Nutrition-Related Challenges and Health Outcomes in Celiac Disease

Dear Colleagues,

Celiac disease is a chronic, immune-mediated enteropathy triggered by dietary gluten in genetically susceptible individuals. The ingestion of gluten, a protein complex present in wheat, barley, and rye, induces villous atrophy of the small intestine, leading to malabsorption and a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal and extraintestinal manifestations. At present, the only effective treatment is strict, lifelong adherence to a gluten-free diet.

However, nutritional management of celiac disease extends well beyond gluten elimination alone. Individuals with celiac disease are at increased risk of micronutrient deficiencies—particularly iron, folate, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D, and zinc—due to intestinal damage at diagnosis and to the nutritional limitations of many gluten-free products. In addition, gluten-free processed foods are often lower in fiber and nutrients compared with their gluten-containing counterparts, potentially compromising overall dietary quality.

This Special Issue aims to bring together original research articles and comprehensive reviews addressing the nutritional deficiencies and specific dietary needs of individuals with celiac disease. Studies focusing on gluten-free products, dietary habits of people with celiac disease, and the impact of nutrition on psychological well-being and quality of life are particularly welcome. The overarching goal is to provide an integrated and up-to-date overview of nutrition in celiac disease.

Dr. Lisa Lungaro
Guest Editor

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