Abstract
The book aims to present a comprehensive and contemporary view of celiac disease as a systemic autoimmune disease. The historical and epidemiological context of this disease is very common and often neglected.
Emphasis is placed on extraordinarily varied clinical manifestations that affect almost all fields of medicine, illumination of pathogenesis, and a modern approach to diagnosis and treatment. The book discusses important aspects of gluten-free diet and gluten-free foods, psychosocial support, and clinical follow-up of celiac disease individuals.
The health importance of cereals in the broader context and the issue of non-celiac gluten (wheat) sensitivity are also discussed.