PREBIOTICS: An Important Nutrient for the Gluten Intolerant
By Frank Jackson, MD
As printed in Gluten Intolerance Group Magazine: Fall Quarter,Vol. 33, 2010, #4
Wheat is such an incredible food for the human race! But what a disaster for the celiac and gluten intolerant! Wheat, in its many variant forms, supplies over 20% of calorie needs… Continue Reading
Be Gluten Aware – May is Celiac Awareness Month
Celiac disease affects 3 million Americans, yet 95% of sufferers don’t know they have it. If you do not know someone now that has Celiacs, chances are you will in the future.
Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is an autoimmune digestive disease that damages the lining of the small intestine and… Continue Reading
Prebiotics and the Gluten-Free Diet
Reprinted from the December, 2010 issue of NFCA Celiac Central Newsletter
Awareness of celiac disease and gluten intolerance is growing. We physicians and gastroenterologists now have the message that these problems are very common and that we need to be more diligent in testing for and treating any gluten-related conditions.… Continue Reading
Do You Still Have Symptoms On A Gluten Free Diet?
It May Be Your MICROBIOTIA
The word microbiota is a fancy medical word. It means the vast numbers of bacteria that inhabit the digestive track. These bugs, most of which were once thought to be only a nuisance or worse, are now known to be a very important part of… Continue Reading
