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Scott Adams was diagnosed with celiac disease in 1994, and, due to the nearly total lack of information available at that time, was forced to become an expert on the disease in order to recover. In 1995 he launched the site that later became Celiac.com to help as many people as possible with celiac disease get diagnosed so they can begin to live happy, healthy gluten-free lives. He is co-author of the book Cereal Killers, and founder and publisher of the (formerly paper) newsletter Journal of Gluten Sensitivity. In 1998 he founded The Gluten-Free Mall which he sold in 2014. Celiac.com does not sell any products, and is 100% advertiser supported.
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Nicotine Gum For Gluten Symptoms.. Am I Crazy?
Scott Adams replied to fatjacksonthecat's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Have you tried AN-PEP enzymes, for example, GlutenX (who is a sponsor here)? A lot of research has shown that it can break down small amounts of gluten in the stomach, before it reaches the intestines. It might be a better approach than risking nicotine addiction, and the questionable research around this. I also hope that he’s trying to be 100% Gluten-F... -
Celiac.com 10/18/2025 - Shortbread is a traditional Scottish treat dating back to the Middle Ages, when leftover bread dough was enriched with butter and slowly baked into a delicate biscuit. Over time, bakers replaced yeast with sugar... -
What you've described—the severe weight loss, the cycle of medications making things worse, and the profound fear of eating before leaving the house—is a heavy burden to carry for 15 years. It is absolutely not your fault. While everyone's journey with celiac is different, the struggles with the learning curve, social isolation, and dietary grief are fee...
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The Addictive Nature of Gluten and How to Quit Eating It (+Video)
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Manitol and mri
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Celiac.com 10/17/2025 - Coconut macaroons trace their roots to medieval nut-and-egg confections in Italy and Spain, later adopted by Jewish communities as a naturally flourless sweet enjoyed during Passover. When dried coconut became widely... -
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Amy’s Kitchen has initiated a recall of select Gluten Free Bean & Rice Burritos due to potential foreign material, according to current recall listings. The affected retail unit is 5.5 oz with lot code 30C1725 and an expiration date of 03/2027. Distribution included multiple U.S. states. Specific foreign material was not disclosed in public summaries a...
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Manitol and mri
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Inconclusive results
Scott Adams replied to deanna1ynne's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Very interesting--thanks for sharing that study! -
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Let us know how things turn out, and good luck!
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It looks like "mannite" is another name for "mannitol": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mannitol You are correct that it can trigger IBS-like symptoms, as we recently did an article on this: I'm not sure if there is a way around this, as it is likely needed for the test. Perhaps contact your doctor to see if there might be an alternative?
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Toothpaste question.
Scott Adams replied to RDLiberty's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
There is no scientific evidence to suggest that hydrated silica or its relative, silicon dioxide, triggers a celiac-specific immune response or causes intestinal damage in individuals with the condition. The concern you likely encountered online is a common misconception. Here’s the key distinction: the protein in gluten (gliadin) is what causes the autoimmune r... -
Probiotics
Scott Adams replied to Theresa2407's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
There is no single "best" probiotic brand universally recommended for celiac disease. The goal of a probiotic in this context is to help support the gut microbiome, which can be disrupted by the damage caused by gluten exposure. The most important factor is not the brand name, but ensuring the product is certified gluten-free, as some probiotics use wheat... -
What you are describing, while terrifying and severe, is an experience that others in the celiac community have reported during a powerful reaction. The systemic inflammation triggered by gluten exposure in someone with celiac disease can absolutely extend far beyond the digestive tract, creating a cascade of symptoms that feel like your entire body is in...
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The substance you're likely thinking of is "mannitol," which is a sugar alcohol, and it is indeed used as a sweetener in some "sugar-free" products. However, for an MRI, the drink is almost certainly "Mannite," which is a brand name for a laxative preparation used to cleanse the bowel before the scan. Its primary purpose is not to sweeten but to create a...
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KATZ CINNAMON DONUTS
Scott Adams replied to bombier's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I'm so sorry to hear you're feeling so unwell, and I hope you recover quickly. While your personal experience of getting sick is absolutely valid, there are a few key inaccuracies in the information you've shared that are important to clarify for anyone else reading. The central misunderstanding is about oats and gliadin. Oats do not contain gliadin... -
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