Posts Tagged ‘Celiac Disease’
Eating Gluten-Free
One in 133 Americans has celiac disease – if you are one of them, you should be following a gluten-free diet for life. Even a small amount of gluten can cause problems and result in damage to the small intestine. The good news is that following a gluten-free diet can greatly improve and may even…
Read MoreCeliac Disease Versus Gluten Sensitivity?
In a new study in BMC Medicine (A Sapone et al., published online March 9, 2011), researchers examined the difference between gluten-associated disorders celaic disease and gluten sensitivity, at the molecular level. They found differences in levels of intestinal permeability and responses elicited from the immune system. Stating that the study provides the first scientific evidence…
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