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Frequently Asked Questions: Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Diet
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How much gluten is in a normal diet, and how much does it take to cause damage in a celiac?*
- By Scott Adams
- Published 07/26/1996
- Frequently Asked Questions: Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Diet
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The average gluten-containing
diet contains roughly 10-40 grams of gluten per day. This figur
How common is celiac disease?*
- By Scott Adams
- Published 07/26/1996
- Frequently Asked Questions: Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Diet
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The incidence of celiac disease
in the general population can vary from country to country,
Where can I get an accurate blood test done for CD/gluten intolerance?*
- By Scott Adams
- Published 07/26/1996
- Frequently Asked Questions: Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Diet
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IMMCO Diagnostics
serves the entire US and is located in Buffalo, NY. Their phone number
is
Can products which contain gluten but only touch the skin affect celiacs?*
- By Scott Adams
- Published 07/26/1996
- Frequently Asked Questions: Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Diet
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Very few celiacs
are likely to have any reaction to topical gluten contact. In order
for a g
What is tropical sprue?*
- By Scott Adams
- Published 07/26/1996
- Frequently Asked Questions: Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Diet
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Tropical sprue
is a disease which causes a food absorption problem, especially with
fat. The
Is there a connection between celiac disease and diabetes?*
- By Scott Adams
- Published 07/26/1996
- Frequently Asked Questions: Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Diet
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Of the many immune
related disorders linked with the celiac condition, the best established
c
How accurate are blood-antibody tests?*
- By Scott Adams
- Published 07/26/1996
- Frequently Asked Questions: Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Diet
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There are two
classes of antibodies seen in untreated celiac disease. Antibodies
directed a
How is lactose intolerance related to celiac disease?*
- By Scott Adams
- Published 07/26/1996
- Frequently Asked Questions: Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Diet
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Lactose intolerance is frequently
a side effect of celiac disease. Celiacs who eat gluten beco
What is the difference between celiac disease and gluten intolerance?*
- By Scott Adams
- Published 07/26/1996
- Frequently Asked Questions: Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Diet
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The following
was posted by Kemp Randolph on the Celiac Listserv news group krand@pipeline.co
How much gluten is in wheat germ and wheat bran?
- By Scott Adams
- Published 07/26/1996
- Frequently Asked Questions: Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Diet
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I dont know how
much gluten they contain, but my feeling is that it is likely to be
more tha