Celiac Disease
Gabriel emphasizes celiac requires STRICT lifelong gluten elimination (even trace amounts damage gut), but goes beyond basic gluten-free diet: 1) 100% gluten elimination (no cheating—damages gut for months), 2) Heal intestinal damage (nutrients, L-glutamine), 3) Address nutritional deficiencies (common: iron, B12, folate, fat-soluble vitamins, zinc), 4) Restore gut microbiome, 5) Heal leaky gut, 6) Address cross-reactive foods (dairy, oats), 7) Screen for associated autoimmune conditions (Type 1 diabetes, Hashimoto's).
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Gabriel's Approach
Gabriel emphasizes celiac requires STRICT lifelong gluten elimination (even trace amounts damage gut), but goes beyond basic gluten-free diet: 1) 100% gluten elimination (no cheating—damages gut for months), 2) Heal intestinal damage (nutrients, L-glutamine), 3) Address nutritional deficiencies (common: iron, B12, folate, fat-soluble vitamins, zinc), 4) Restore gut microbiome, 5) Heal leaky gut, 6) Address cross-reactive foods (dairy, oats), 7) Screen for associated autoimmune conditions (Type 1 diabetes, Hashimoto's). Gluten-free diet is TREATMENT, not optional.
Root Causes
Why Conventional Fails
Gluten-free diet (lifelong, strict), Nutritional supplementation (iron, B12, folate, vitamin D), Monitoring (repeat endoscopy, antibody levels), Screen for complications (osteoporosis, lymphoma), Educate on gluten-free diet, Refer to dietitian.
Conventional approach IS appropriate (gluten-free diet is the treatment—no medication alternative), challenges: 1) Inadequate education about cross-contamination and hidden gluten, 2) Minimal support for gut healing beyond gluten elimination, 3) Standard 'gluten-free' products are processed junk food, 4) Nutritional deficiencies often undertreated, 5) Doesn't always screen for associated autoimmune conditions, 6) Doesn't address gut microbiome restoration or intestinal healing beyond gluten removal, 7) Many patients continue to have symptoms despite gluten-free diet (often ongoing cross-contamination or other issues).
Your Complete Protocol
A comprehensive, tiered approach combining supplements, herbs, and advanced therapies
Your Protocol for Celiac Disease
Choose the level that's right for your healing journey
Essential Protocol
What's Included
- L-Glutamine 10-20g/day (heal intestinal lining)
- Digestive Enzymes (DPP-IV enzyme for gluten cross-contamination)
- Probiotics 50-100B CFU
- Zinc 30-50mg (often deficient)
- Licorice Root (Gan Cao) — Soothes intestinal inflammation from gluten damage
- Ginger (Sheng Jiang) — Warms digestion and reduces bloating after gluten exposure
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Practitioner-Grade Protocol
Practitioner-Grade — Not Available on Amazon
What's Included
- Standard Process whole food protocol
- Six Gentlemen Decoction (Liu Jun Zi Tang) — Strengthens weak digestion and improves nutrient absorption
- Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi (Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang) — Rebuilds energy depleted by malabsorption in celiac disease
Whole food supplements by Standard Process
Complete Protocol
What's Included
- All Practitioner-Grade supplements & herbs
- BPC-157 (tissue repair + gut healing)
- Thymosin Alpha-1 (immune modulation)
Standard Process + Matter peptides
Recommended Supplements
Key Lab Markers
Dietary Guidance
100% gluten-free diet (wheat, barley, rye, contaminated oats): NO cheating—even trace amounts damage gut, read all labels (gluten hidden in sauces, medications, supplements), avoid cross-contamination (separate toaster, cutting boards, etc.), naturally gluten-free whole foods (meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruits, rice, quinoa, potatoes), avoid processed gluten-free products (nutrient-poor, high-sugar), consider eliminating dairy initially (lactose intolerance common until gut heals), avoid oats unless certified gluten-free (molecular mimicry for some), nutrient-dense diet to correct deficiencies, bone broth, fermented foods.
Lifestyle Factors
Strict gluten avoidance for life (not negotiable), learn to read labels, avoid cross-contamination, join celiac support groups (Celiac Disease Foundation), educate family/friends, travel preparedness, restaurant safety (always ask about preparation), screen first-degree relatives (10% have celiac), monitor for associated autoimmune conditions, bone health (weight-bearing exercise, calcium, vitamin D, K2), address nutritional deficiencies, annual follow-up with monitoring labs and antibodies.
Recommended Treatments
Mind, Body & Spirit
Evidence-based practices that complement physical treatment protocols
Mind
Dietary Adaptation Support
moderateCounseling for grief and adaptation to lifelong dietary restrictions.
Mindful Eating
moderateDeveloping positive relationship with safe foods and new way of eating.
Body
Spirit
Support Groups
strongConnection with celiac community reduces isolation and provides practical support.
Advocacy & Empowerment
moderateLearning to advocate for safe food in social situations and restaurants.
What You Should Know
Glyphosate Gut Microbiome Disruption
Glyphosate disrupts gut microbiome and chelates essential minerals
Curated for Celiac Disease
Supplements + Chinese herbal medicine
Standard Process + classical TCM
Standard Process + advanced peptide therapy
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