Vitamin D and Bone Health in Children with Celiac Disease in High Sunlight Regions (+Video) - Celiac.com
Celiac disease is a condition that affects how the body reacts to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. It can interfere with the absorption of essential nutrients, especially in children. One of the nutrients often impacted is vitamin D, which plays a key role in bone development, immune function, and calcium balance. Although vitamin D can be obtained through sunlight, not everyone living in sunny areas has healthy levels. This study looked at children with newly diagnosed celiac disease in Uzbekistan, a country with over 300 days of sunshine per year, to see whether they still suffered from vitamin D deficiency—and how this deficiency affected their health.
