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Hydrolyzed Wheat Flour Reduces Celiac Symptoms

A new study finds that wheat flour that is chemically manipulated using sourdough bacteria and fungal proteins did not cause symptoms or antibody response in patients with celiac disease. A 60-day diet of baked goods made from hydrolyzed wheat flour, manufactured with sourdough lactobacilli and fungal proteases, was not toxic to patients with CD Source: […]

Corn Maize Gluten Causes Antibody Response in Celiac Patients

In this research study, testing confirmed that celiacs react to corn glutens independently of wheat. Competition ELISA and preabsorption tests indicated that antibody reaction to maize storage proteins did not simply result from cross-reaction of antigliadin antibodies. Source: Clin Chim Acta. 1991 Dec 31;204(1-3):109-22. Getting the diagnosis of gluten sensitivity often sends a person to […]

Biopsy and blood markers for gluten intolerance fail again

Another new study shows just how flawed the biopsy and serum markers are at confirming a diagnosis. RESULTS: Celiac disease was detected primarily in first-degree relatives and patients with autoimmune disorders (40.6%). A gluten-free diet was prescribed to 20/106 patients because of symptoms, which were relieved in only 11. Eighty-nine of the 106 patients entered […]

Fox News in Philadelphia discusses gluten free, schizophrenia, celiac, and autism

I was jaw dropped when I heard Dr. Mike talk about schizophrenia and autism in relationship to gluten sensitivity! Not because it isn’t true, but because so many are skeptical about the connection. A couple of months ago, I was attacked by several celiac visitors because of their violent opposition on the topic. One guy […]

Part 2 – How Gluten Affects Children

Dr. Osborne discusses more on the impact of gluten intolerance on the health of children… How Does Gluten Damage Your Children? There are a variety of ways that gluten can harm your child’s health. Some early warning signs or problems that gluten may be contributing to disease include, colic, chronic diarrhea, eczema, asthma, growing pains, […]