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Celiac Disease

$14.95

While Celiac can cause you grief, this cuddly version is VILLI happy to see you! Learn all about this common auto-immune disorder and how gluten affects your intestinal cells.

GIANTmicrobes Celiac Disease is soft, cuddly and makes the most memorable gift for loved ones dealing with gastrointestinal illness. Give a soft touch and good feeling to those who have this disorder.

Unique gift for friends, family, scientists, doctors, students, GI professionals and anyone with a healthy sense of humor!

The unhappy cell side converts into a happy cell by turning it inside out! Features detailed stitching, high quality materials and includes an educational printed card with fascinating facts.

Size: 5" x 6" x 1.5”



Your purchase supports Beyond Celiac, the leading patient advocacy and research-driven celiac disease organization working to drive diagnosis, advance research and accelerate the discovery of new treatments and a cure. Proceeds from your purchase of GIANTmicrobes Celiac Disease will be donated to Beyond Celiac.

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  • Celiac Disease Celiac Disease GMUS-PD-0115
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Sizes Giantmicrobes are based on actual microbes, cells, organisms and other critters, only 1,000,000 times actual size!
Gigantic (GG) 16-24"
XL (XL) 10-15"
Original (PD) 5-8"
Keychain (KC) 2-4" with clip
Materials Plush from all new materials. Stuffed with polyester fiber fill. Surface washable: sponge with water & soap, air dry.
Packaging Each plush microbe includes a printed card with fun, educational and fascinating facts about the actual microbe or cell.
Safety Every product meets or exceeds U.S. and European standards for safety. For ages 3 and up.

All about Celiac Disease

FACTS: Celiac disease is a type of autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system does not function properly and attacks healthy cells. In the case of celiac, the ingestion of gluten causes an immune response that damages the small intestine. It is estimated that 1% of human beings are affected by celiac disease.

Gluten is a protein found in wheat and other grains. Celiac causes the billions of villi to diminish in size and lose their ability to absorb nutrients from food particles. Villi are the fingerlike folds that line the small intestine. Each villus has cells with their own microvilli.

All the folds and villi make the intestine’s surface massive, roughly 200 times the area of the surface of your skin! When the villi malfunction, it can cause anemia, weight loss and vitamin deficiencies. Symptoms of celiac include abdominal pain, bloating, cramps, fatigue, and joint pain. The treatment for celiac disease is a strict gluten-free diet. People on such a diet must avoid foods with wheat, rye, oats, barley, and certain other grains.

 
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