Celiac Disease May Increase Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke, Study Finds

Even without common risk factors like high blood pressure or high cholesterol, people with celiac disease may be more likely to have a stroke or heart attack.Canva

Some of the biggest risk factors for cardiovascular disease — including obesity, high blood pressure, and elevated cholesterol — are less common in people with celiac disease. But a new study suggests that people living with celiac disease are still more likely than other individuals to experience medical crises like heart attacks and strokes.

Read more here: https://www.everydayhealth.com/celiac-disease/celiac-disease-may-increase-heart-attack-and-stroke-risks-study-finds/