Celiac Disease
How does BN help with Celiac Disease?
Here is the answer from Dr. Masayuki Sano, MD — gastroenterologist, oncologist, and surgeon. He is a medical consultant for BN in Japan.
1) The nature of celiac disease
Celiac disease is a condition in which the mucosa of the small intestine becomes chronically inflamed and atrophied due to an autoimmune reaction to gluten.
Main issues:
1. Inflammation of the intestinal mucosa
2. Impaired nutrient absorption
3. Disruption of the gut microbiota (dysbiosis)
4. Increased oxidative stress
2) Fundamental principle: A gluten-free diet is the primary treatment
The root cause of celiac disease is exposure to gluten, so the foundation of treatment is strictly maintaining a gluten-free diet. BN does not replace this. Instead, it should be positioned as a supportive measure that helps improve the intestinal environment when the gut mucosa is inflamed or damaged.
3) How BN support recovery
◉ Digestive support
Proteolytic enzymes such as papain derived from green papaya help break down proteins.
This would reduce the burden on digestion and consequently help decrease stress on the intestines.
◉ Gut microbiome support
BN:
- Provide nutrients for beneficial bacteria
- Help support a balanced intestinal environment
This helps contribute to improving dysbiosis (imbalance of gut bacteria), which is common in celiac disease.
◉ Antioxidant support (helping calm the inflammatory environment)
BN has free radical scavenging properties and helps suppress lipid peroxidation.
This supports the intestinal environment by helping reduce:
- Oxidative stress in the intestinal mucosa
- Persistent inflammation often seen in celiac disease
3) 🍀 Potential benefits
As a supportive approach alongside standard treatment, BN helps with:
Gut microbiome support
Digestive support
Antioxidant support
Creating a better environment for nutrient absorption
In this way, BN helps support an intestinal environment that is more conducive to recovery in individuals with celiac disease.
*Ideally, it should be taken consistently for at least three months. After that, it is recommended to continue with a maintenance dose.
- The original source from Dr. Sano
- Translated document in English