In addition to conveniently delivering taste and variety to your gluten-free cereal bowl, we at Custom Choice Cereal try our best to keep you informed about the latest developments in celiac and gluten-free research. The University of Alberta now revealed results from an interesting study of 43 children and teens with celiac disease between the ages of three and 18.
The study found that these children tended to have low bone density, which may result from poor intake and absorption of vitamins and minerals. Researcher Diana Mager, a professor of agricultural, food and nutritional science at the U of A, says that supplementation of bone-boosting vitamins D and K could help mitigate these issues:
“Children with celiac disease are at risk for poor bone health, but by adding vitamins K and D to their diets, it can help reduce the risk of fractures and osteoporosis.”
The study also recommends daily physical activity outdoors since levels of vitamin D can also be raised through increased exposure to sunlight. At the same time, exercising builds bone strength and thus helps mitigate the risk of unhealthy bones.
We previously wrote about a relief drug for celiacs called Larazotide Acetate under development by U of As researches. It’s exciting to see that celiac disease so high on the agenda at the U of A. We applaud you and hope you keep up the great work!
