Celiac disease affects the small intestine, one of the major components of the digestive system. The intestine itself is over twenty feet long, starting at the stomach and ending at the beginning of the large intestine, also called the colon. The small intestine is divided into three sections: the duodenum, the jejunum and the ileum. Each section performs a different role in the digestive process.

Despite the increased interest in the disorder, depression is not a new thing and has been treated for as long as there have been doctors. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, diagnosed depressive symptoms referred to as melancholia. It is thought that many of the world’s most famous artists, musicians and others were suffering from one form or depression or another. Van Gogh was thought to have had bipolar disorder in addition to have epileptic syndrome, having seizures especially after drinking absinthe. (Source: Sarason, Sarason, 2008)

We all know that protein plays a vital role in our survival, from providing energy to promoting muscle growth and recovery. But, did you also know that there are a number of serious diseases that are caused by not having enough protein in our diets?