If you’ve ever wondered whether coeliac disease is “just a gluten intolerance” – it’s not.

Coeliac disease is a serious, lifelong autoimmune condition that affects how the body digests and absorbs nutrients. And while awareness has grown, it’s still widely misunderstood and significantly underdiagnosed.

At Younger Longer, we believe understanding why something matters is just as important as knowing what to do. 

So let’s break it down – simply and clearly.

What Is Coeliac Disease?

Coeliac disease is a permanent intolerance to gluten, a protein found in:

Wheat

Barley

Rye

Oats (unless certified gluten-free)

Triticale (a wheat–rye hybrid)