Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Gluten-Free Diet

A diet which is devoid of GLUTENS from WHEAT; BARLEY; RYE; and other wheat-related varieties. The diet is designed to reduce exposure to those proteins in gluten that trigger INFLAMMATION of the small intestinal mucosa in patients with CELIAC DISEASE.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A diet which is devoid of GLUTENS from WHEAT; BARLEY; RYE; and other wheat-related varieties. The diet is designed to reduce exposure to those proteins in gluten that trigger INFLAMMATION of the small intestinal mucosa in patients with CELIAC DISEASE.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Diet, Gluten-Free
  • Diet, Gluten Free
  • Diets, Gluten-Free
  • Gluten Free Diet
  • Gluten-Free Diets

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, ethnology, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2009

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Previous Indexing

  • Celiac Disease/diet therapy (1999-2008)
  • Gluten (1963-2008)

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  1. E02w.642w.249.265w
  2. G07.203.650w.240w.265w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Gluten-Free Diet. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055050. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055050
  2. Gluten-Free Diet. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten-free_diet
  3. Gluten-Free Diet. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2632776