Here is an article on gluten. It is called second opinion. It is always good to listen to different ones & then go with what you feel is best for you. Just good to get a lot of facts as well. BEAT THE WHEAT: SUPPLEMENTS THAT HELP TREAT CELIAC DISEASE & NON-CELIAC GLUTEN SENSITIVITY. Classically, gluten sensitivity is associated with celiac disease, a condition characterized by symptoms that vary from mild gastrointestinal discomfort to serious malabsorption (diarrhea, abdominal bloating, & increased amounts of undigested food particles in the stool). Most of the time, these symptoms & accompanying damage to the small intestine improve when gluten-found primarily in wheat, barley, & rye grains-is removed from the diet. There is a lot in the news about the gluten-free lifestyle these days, but gluten isnt necessarily a concern for most people. Having said that, the prevalence of celiac disease has increased dramatically in recent years, & its not simply due to better detection methods. Until a few decades ago, celiac disease was thought to be relatively rare-estimated at 1 case for every 5,000 people in the United States. But celiac disease now affects as many as 1% of all Americans, while another 1% may suffer from non-celiac gluten sensitivity or gluten allergy. In most cases, gluten elimination results in symptom improvement within a few days or weeks. In 8 out of 10 cases, you will know within a month of following a gluten-free diet if youve found the culprit. If you arent feeling better after a month, its a good idea to get a blood test for celiac disease. In fact, if you are experiencing symptoms consistent with celiac disease, its important to rule it out-if undiagnosed, this autoimmune condition can pose serious health risks. Keep in mind that if you test negative for celiac disease, you can still have a sensitivity to gluten. There are several blood tests that screen for a range of food allergies including gluten. ALCAT is the most comprehensive of these tests; visit alcat to learn more. Tuesday I will finish this article up. Have a great weekend.
Posted on: Sat, 26 Oct 2013 16:22:17 +0000
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