5. Beyond The Obvious: Environmental Exposures and Celiac Links
While our genes and internal biology hold many celiac disease answers, external factors aren’t silent players. Our environment—polluted air, chemical exposures, and even seemingly harmless everyday products—might be whispering secrets about celiac disease’s roots.
Consider pesticides, those chemicals ensuring our fruits and veggies are bug-free. Could there be a link between them and celiac disease? Some studies suggest so, hinting at potential connections between pesticide exposure and heightened celiac risk.
Then there’s the realm of heavy metals. Metals like arsenic, found in certain water sources, have made headlines for their potential ties with celiac disease. But while these links are intriguing, it’s crucial to view them in the broader context.(5)
