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Constipation affects many patients with CKD, impacting quality of life and posing a considerable social and economic burden. While constipation has traditionally been viewed as a benign disorder, more recent evidence documents its independent association with adverse clinical outcomes.

Along with wheat, rice is one of the most important grains for human consumption worldwide. Because rice is gluten-free and full of vitamins and minerals, it is a great option for individuals following a gluten-free diet.

At Dr. Schär, we believe that food should bring people closer together, not set them apart. We strive to produce great tasting, safe, and nutritious food that allows people with special dietary requirements to enjoy life, and feel included and connected with their communities. This grant is meant to support dietitian-led initiatives for the celiac, gluten intolerant, IBS communities.

The low FODMAP diet is widely recognized as a cornerstone of IBS management but recent data points to potential applications of the diet for a wider category of patients. These include breastfeeding mothers of infants with colic, those with IBD in remission, IBS patients also suffering from endometriosis and athletes experiencing GI distress.

Each January brings resolutions to eat a more nutritious diet, exercise daily, sleep more and take more time to de-stress in the year ahead. However, some patients take their health-related commitments a step further and implement detoxes, cleanses or other restrictive protocols, despite little to no evidence to support their effectiveness.

Probiotics are live microorganisms that support a healthy balance of bacteria in the gut when taken as a supplement. They have grown in popularity in recent years, and many individuals with celiac disease take them as a way to manage symptoms and support a healthy gut. However, there are some concerns about their safety and effectiveness for this population.

Many people are not aware that celiac disease is considered a disability under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which promises equal opportunity for Americans with disabilities. The law requires that schools remove barriers to learning and provide accommodations for a child’s gluten-free diet and disability needs.

This is a recording of the Dr. Schar Nutrition Alliance journal club, where experts discuss hypervigilance in celiac disease and how new gluten cross contact studies may ease the burden of the gluten free diet and reduce anxiety

This review article provides a comprehensive overview of the causes of NRCD in adults and puts forward a systematic approach to investigate and manage these patients.