It’s likely to be due to the very different composition of the microbiota (the bacteria in the gut) that babies born via Caesarean section get from the hospital environment as opposed to from the mother’s birth canal. Here are two studies that point to this conclusion: Jan 2012: Pregnancy outcome and risk of celiac disease in… Read more »
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How would microbiota contribute toward the prevalence of celiac disease?
Microbiota have a pivotal role in the development of the correct immunity in the gut. Research on this topic is ongoing.
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