Author Archives: Peter Osborne

Tumor Heals with Gluten Free Diet

A recent case study reports on a 3 year old girl presenting with a conjunctival tumor. Celiac disease was diagnosed and a gluten free diet was subsequently prescribed. the case was diagnosed with CD and the conjunctival tumor showed complete regression during gluten-free dietary treatment. The clinical fleshy appearance of the lesion with spider-like vascular […]

Modern Wheat Breeding Increases Celiac Disease Occurrence?

New research claims that the toxicity of wheat gluten potentially worsened by cross breeding different strains… suggests that modern wheat breeding practices may have led to an increased exposure to CD epitopes Source: Theor Appl Genet. 2010 Jul 28. This interview discusses the history of grain manipulation… Gluten Free Society’s Stance: Recent research from across […]

NBC Discusses Celiac Disease with University of Chicago

Although this commentary is great PR for the gluten free diet as a whole, it was over focused on celiac disease and misleading for those with gluten sensitivity. Let’s break down the message: The good doctor gave a 4 second blurb about gluten intolerance basically ignoring its existence. Most GI doctors will call you crazy […]

Patients with Celiac Disease React to Multiple Gluten Proteins

Researchers have identified additional gluten proteins responsible for generating immune damage in patients with celiac disease. These studies help shed more light on the mechanisms behind gluten sensitivity. Additionally, this new information helps dispel the myth that only alpha gliadin (a specific type of gluten subfraction) is responsible for the immune reaction that contributes to […]

Today Show Features Gluten Free Diets

Gluten Free continues marching toward mainstream. We have already seen gluten free dieting featured on shows and news programs like “The View”, David Lettermen, Fox News, CNN, and more. The Today Show features gluten free diets, the celebrity weight loss trend, diagnosing, and more in the story below… Gluten Free Society’s Stance: The Today show […]