Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
The Gluten-Free Frenzy: Fad or Fitting?
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Abstract
Although the gluten-free diet has been recognized as therapeutic for individuals suffering from celiac disease, it has been promoted recently for other indications, such as autism, chronic fatigue syn- drome, and irritable bowel syndrome, or simply as a healthy dietary choice for anyone. The basics of the gluten-free diet are explored, with evidence-based indications and nursing implications when patients choose gluten-free.
