The only current treatment for celiac disease is a strict, lifelong gluten-free diet. The Internet can be a great help, but can also be a source of confusion and misinformation. In this Q and A discussion, Dr. Joseph Murray, M.D., and Jacalyn See, clinical dietitian, talk about the benefits of medical nutrition advice provided by a registered dietitian, and strongly recommended it for individuals with celiac disease.
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Dr. Murray is a gastroenterologist and celiac disease expert at Mayo Clinic.
Jacalyn See is a registered clinical dietitian at Mayo Clinic.