The Charlotte Gluten Free Expo was a huge success. More than 1,000 people attended this one day event in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was an honor and privilege to be able to present to so many wonderful people. I was able to meet up with several Gluten Free Warriors (sporting their gluten free warrior bracelets). […]
Author Archives: Peter Osborne
Dr. Fasano of the University of Maryland Mucosal Biology Research Center (and Celiac disease research center) discusses his insights into the differences between gluten sensitivity and celiac disease. He further goes on to explain three groups of gluten reactors: Those with an allergic (IgE) reaction to gluten (500-600 thousand people in the U.S. have this) […]
New vaccine for celiac disease finished Phase I trial. The results summary are as follows: 34 test subjects were double blinded to test the safety of the new Nexvax2 vaccine for patients diagnosed with celiac disease. All patients were HLA-DQ 2 or 8 positive. In all, 19 subjects received the vaccine. Three different doses were […]
World renowned gluten researcher, Dr. Alessio Fasano discusses how leaky gut leads to celiac disease as well as a multiple variety of other diseases as well. Dr. Fasano is the head of the celiac research center at the University of Maryland. Autoimmune disease linked to gluten causing leaky gut. The genetic role is essential in […]
The following excerpt was taken from a recent ABC News story on gluten sensitivity based on interviews with Dr. Fasano and Dr. Peter Green (both of these doctors are leading celiac researchers): …recognize gluten as an invader and unleash attacks on the small intestine, producing diarrhea, abdominal pain, along with fatigue, headaches and joint inflammation. […]