#50 - 🎙️ Celiac podcasts worth your ears

Hey readers! 🎙️ Happy Celiac Disease Awareness Month! This week we're tuning into the podcast world, where celiac and gluten-free shows are delivering some truly useful conversations, from dental health connections to dining-out data to children's books. We've also got a packed lineup of research updates and practical resources. Grab your headphones (and maybe a gluten-free snack) and let's dive in.

The 2026 Celiac State of the Union - Mike and Cam from The Celiac Project Podcast are back with their annual "State of the Union" episode, taking stock of where the celiac community stands in 2026. If you're looking for a conversational, big-picture overview of the landscape right now, this one's worth your time. - The Celiac Project Podcast

Coeliac Disease & Your Dental Health: Examining the Link with Dr Sara Merlino - This episode of A Gluten Free Podcast features a coeliac-aware dentist discussing the often-overlooked connection between celiac disease and dental health. Enamel defects, recurrent mouth ulcers, and delayed dental development are all recognized manifestations, and having a dentist who understands the condition can make a real difference. A great listen for parents especially. - A Gluten Free Podcast

Gluten Dominates Allergy Concerns When Dining Out - The Celiac.com podcast covers a new report analyzing over 136,000 online searches, finding that gluten accounts for over 58% of all allergen-related dining queries, far outpacing milk, peanuts, and tree nuts. The takeaway for restaurants is clear: transparent allergen communication and robust gluten-free preparation aren't optional anymore. As the episode puts it, "gluten-free is not just a label, it is a responsibility." - Celiac.com Podcast

Celiac Children's Books by Jen Ritter - Lorin Smith's podcast features author Jen Ritter, who writes children's books about living with celiac disease. For parents trying to help young kids understand their diagnosis, having age-appropriate stories can be incredibly powerful. Worth a listen if you have little ones navigating the gluten-free world. - The GG GIF Podcast

Half on Gluten-Free Diet Are Overly-Restrictive, Survey Shows - A Beyond Celiac-funded study surveyed 225 patients and found that only about 2 in 5 correctly identified wheat, barley, and rye as the only gluten-containing foods to avoid. Roughly half were being overly cautious, while about 10% were unknowingly consuming gluten. The mental health findings are equally striking: anxiety was twice as common and depression three times as common as in the general UK population. - Beyond Celiac

This underscores how much ongoing education and support matters, not just at diagnosis but throughout life.

Research Suggests Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity Is Uncommon - A Lancet literature review estimates that only 16-30% of people who report gluten intolerance actually have symptoms triggered by gluten. FODMAP sensitivity, IBS overlap, and the nocebo effect may explain many cases. This is an important reminder to get proper celiac testing before going gluten-free. - Bailey Arman, Beyond Celiac

Comprehensive Cross-Cohort Analysis Reveals Global Gut Microbiome Signatures of Celiac Disease - Published in Communications Medicine, this study identifies consistent gut microbiome patterns across multiple celiac disease cohorts, adding to the growing body of evidence that the microbiome plays a meaningful role in the disease. - Communications Medicine

Is the Gluten-Free Diet Enough? Targeting Fiber Metabolism in Celiac Disease - A new paper explores whether the gluten-free diet adequately addresses fiber metabolism in celiac disease, suggesting that gut microbiome and fiber-related metabolic processes may need attention beyond simple gluten avoidance. - PubMed

Clinical Presentation and Spectrum of Gluten Symptomatology - This AGA Institute review reframes celiac disease as a systemic immune condition rather than a pediatric malabsorption disorder, emphasizing its heterogeneous presentation and the promise of biomarkers like interleukin-2 for understanding acute gluten reactions. - AGA Institute

Celiac Disease in Children: Spotting the Warning Signs - Only about 1 in 10 children with high-risk symptoms are being tested for celiac disease. Key red flags include poor weight gain, chronic diarrhea, constipation, and slowed growth. If your child has any of these, it's worth a conversation with their pediatrician. - KPLC7 News

NCA May 2026 News Roundup - Highlights include research showing kissing poses minimal gluten transfer risk, and findings that antibiotic use doesn't cause celiac disease (the association is likely detection bias). - National Celiac Association

NCA April 2026 News Roundup - Key finding: clinically significant gluten cross-contact (over 200 ppm) is extremely rare, occurring in less than 1% of samples tested. A nuanced approach to cross-contact may help prevent maladaptive eating behaviors without compromising safety. - National Celiac Association

That's a wrap for this week! Whether you're catching up on podcasts during your commute or bookmarking research for your next appointment, we hope this helps you stay informed and empowered. 💛

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