Celiac Disease is a life-long, inherited, autoimmune disease. When the body is exposed to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, the immune system responds in an unusual manner. Gluten is seen as a threat to the body, and the body does not absorb this protein. In fact, this leaves the body devoid of essential nutrients the body needs to function properly. This lack of nutrients, causes significant damage to the interior surface of the small intestine. This causes potentially dangerous symptoms in people who have the Celiac gene.
Celiacs also face an iron deficiency, among other vitamin deficiencies. Studies have shown that their may be a correlation between vitamin and iron deficiency, and hair loss. Iron is a key nutrient, essential for hair growth.
People with Celiac Disease, and also anemia, are recommended to take iron supplements, to help regulate iron in the body. However, I recommend talking to your doctor, before you begin taking iron. Your doctor may order a complete blood count (CBC), just to check for iron and other vitamin deficiencies. If you begin taking iron supplements, before knowing whether or not you run an iron deficit, too much iron may harm you. Definitely talk to your doctor.
Source: http://advancedhairstyle.com/hair-loss-treatment/celiac-disease-and-hair-loss.html
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