Gluten & the Brain

Discusses the role of gluten in celiac disease and non-celiac glucose sensitivity. Lists the main food sources of gluten. Identifies the neuropsychiatric components of the gut-brain link to gluten sensitivity. Describes the possible role of the microbiome in gluten sensitivity. Lists the components of a gluten-free diet. Identifies the potential disadvantages of eliminating gluten from the diet.

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Booklet

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Hour 1

Introduction: What Is Gluten?
Celiac Disease vs. Gluten Sensitivity
The Brain Connection: Neurological & Psychiatric Complications
The Gut-Brain Axis

Hour 2

Role of Microbiota
The Pros & Cons of Antibiotics
A Possible Role for Pro-, Pre-, or Synbiotics
Components of a Gluten-Free Diet

Hour 3

Is Gluten-Free Good For All?
Issues Impacting Adherence to a Gluten-Free Diet
Summary & Conclusion
Post-Test

Learning Objectives

Discuss the role of gluten in celiac disease and non-celiac glucose sensitivity.
List the main food sources of gluten.
Identify the neuropsychiatric components of the gut-brain link to gluten sensitivity.
Describe the possible role of the microbiome in gluten sensitivity.
List the components of a gluten-free diet.
Identify the potential disadvantages of eliminating gluten from the diet.

Products specifications

Instructor	A. St. Charles, Ph.D., R.D., L.D.N.
More Information About This Course:	Gluten & the Brain accreditation
# of Pages	57
Contact Hours:	3
NCBTMB Contact Hours	1 (Not Approved for NY)

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