Jefferson Adams
Articles by this Author
Gender and Mental Health are Factors in Irritable Bowel Disease-related Symptoms in Celiac Disease
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 05/4/2008
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Celiac Disease
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In the majority of people with celiac disease, strict adherence to a gluten-free diet can result in a quality of life that is on par with non-celiacs. Still a small percentage of celiacs seem to suffer from persistent gastrological discomfort in the form of irritable bowel or irritable-bowel-like symptoms.
Pin-Milled Flour Could Mean Tastier Treats for Gluten-Free Eaters
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 04/21/2008
- Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance Research
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With gluten-free products moving out of the niche segment of the market and more into the mainstream, there is tremendous interest among manufacturers in improving existing products and creating new products. Part of this interest lies in improving the functional properties of ingredients, especially the various flours that form the base of so many breads and bread-like products.
Gene From Father May Raise Celiac Disease Risk in Daughters
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 04/9/2008
- Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance Research
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Do your chances of developing celiac disease vary depending on which parent is passing on the genes? A new study says yes. According to the results of a recent study, depending on whether the gene is...
Being Poor and Dirty May Help Protect Against Celiac Disease
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 04/5/2008
- Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance Research
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Researchers are actually saying that being poor and living in squalor might
actually provide some benefit against the development of celiac disease.
Transferrin Receptor CD71 Implicated in Celiac Disease
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 03/24/2008
- Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance Research
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On peculiarities of celiac disease is that not all gliadin proteins (peptides) are equal in terms of creating an adverse immune response. Certain peptides are completely broken down during intestinal transport, notably those that are the same size or larger than peptide 57-68. Other peptides, like the peptides 31-49 (P31-41), and the 3-mer gliadin peptide, are transported across the intestinal barrier intact and end up provoking the adverse immune response that is characteristic of celiac disease.
Another Study Okays Oats for Celiac Patients
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 03/24/2008
- Celiac Disease and Oats: Are They Gluten-Free?
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According to the results of a recent study, adults with diet-treated celiac disease show no elevation in anti-avenin IgA by oats, supporting the notion that most adult celiac disease patients can tolerate oats.
The Celiac Disease - Depression Connection
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 03/15/2008
- Depression and Celiac Disease
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For the first time, medical researchers have shown that an activation of the inflammatory response system accompanies major depression and that pro-inflammatory cytokines and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) may trigger symptoms of depression.
Most People Diagnosed With Celiac Disease Show No Symptoms
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 02/18/2008
- Celiac Disease Diagnosis, Testing & Treatment (Gluten-Free Diet)
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A greater awareness of celiac disease, coupled with better and more accurate tests for celiac disease have helped to bring about a situation where most people currently diagnosed with celiac disease show no symptoms at the time of their diagnosis. Currently, most people diagnosed with celiac disease do not show symptoms, but are diagnosed on the basis of referral for elevated risk factors.
A Sweet Pill For Celiacs to Swallow? Progress on Enzyme Therapy for Celiac Disease
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 02/7/2008
- Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance Research
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Are we close to finding a way for people with gluten intolerance and celiac disease to safely break down and properly digest wheat gluten and protein?
Greek Rate of Celiac Disease Among Lowest in Europe
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 01/29/2008
- Celiac Disease Research Projects, Fundraising, Epidemiology, Etc.
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A study on the prevalence of celiac disease in Greece shows that the people of Thessaly have a prevalence of celiac disease that is among the lowest of all the European populations.

