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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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Gluten free stuff
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Gluten free stuff
Scott Adams replied to Tammy Pedler's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
If a product is labelled "gluten-free" it is considered to be safe for people with celiac disease (in the USA they need to test below 20 ppm). Some people prefer to eat only foods that are certified gluten-free, which are supposed to test below 10 ppm, however, they don't always test this low. -
Potatoes are gluten-free, and very healthy for most people. Some studies (in animals or in vitro) suggest that high concentrations of glycoalkaloids can disrupt cell membranes in the gut lining, potentially increasing intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”), however, in normal potato consumption, the levels are usually too low to cause this effect in humans unl...
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Inconclusive results
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Tea Bags and Gluten
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Approximately 10x more people have non-celiac gluten sensitivity than have celiac disease, but there isn’t yet a test for NCGS. If your symptoms go away on a gluten-free diet it would likely signal NCGS.
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How Come Gluten Didnt Bother Me In Italy
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Inconclusive results
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How Come Gluten Didnt Bother Me In Italy
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Since GliadinX has been shown to break down the harmful part of gluten in the stomach it's possible it could help to keep antibody levels lower, but this is assuming that you are getting gluten in your diet, and each time you are taking them right before you eat. They should never be taken in order for you to eat regular gluten foods, only to avoid small...
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Draft gluten-free ciders… can they be trusted ?
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Do you have the results of your endoscopy? Did you do a celiac disease blood panel before that? Here is more info about how to do a gluten challenge for a celiac disease blood panel, or for an endoscopy: and this recent study recommends 4-6 slices of wheat bread per day:
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Potential celiac need advice
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Allergy medication: cetirizine by the HealthA2Z is it gluten free?
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Celiac or not??
Scott Adams replied to Jades Journey's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
It is odd that your Tissue Transglutaminase (TTG) IgA level has bounced from the "inconclusive" range (7.9, 9.8) down to a negative level (5.3), only to climb back up near the positive threshold. This inconsistency, coupled with your ongoing symptoms of malabsorption and specific nutrient deficiencies, is a strong clinical indicator that warrants a more thorough... -
There is a distinction between gluten itself and the other chemicals and processing methods involved in modern food production. Your experience in Italy and Greece, contrasted with your reactions in the U.S., provides powerful anecdotal evidence that the problem, for some people, may not be the wheat, but the additives like potassium bromate and the industrial...
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Celiac.com 10/13/2025 - Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition best known for causing patchy hair loss on the scalp and other areas of the body. Beyond its visible effects, researchers have suspected that alopecia areata may be connected... -
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Celiac.com 10/11/2025 - Long before gluten-free baking had a name, almond confections were prized across the Mediterranean for their richness and keeping quality. From marzipan to amaretti, almonds have long stood in for wheat when grain... -
The most common nutrient deficiencies associated with celiac disease that may lead to testing for the condition include iron, vitamin D, folate (vitamin B9), vitamin B12, calcium, zinc, and magnesium. Unfortunately many doctors, including my own doctor at the time, don't do extensive follow up testing for a broad range of nutrient deficiencies, nor recommend...
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Draft gluten-free ciders… can they be trusted ?
Scott Adams replied to Rejoicephd's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I'd go with a vodka tonic, but that's just me😉 -
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Gluten-Free Food Ingredients That Can Trigger Celiac Disease and IBS-like Symptoms
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Gluten-Free Food Ingredients That Can Trigger Celiac Disease and IBS-like Symptoms
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Tea Bags and Gluten
Scott Adams replied to Inkie's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
While plain, pure tea leaves (black, green, or white) are naturally gluten-free, the issue often lies not with the tea itself but with other ingredients or processing. Many flavored teas use barley malt or other gluten-containing grains as a flavoring agent, which would be clearly listed on the ingredient label. Cross-contamination is another possibility... -
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Scott Adams replied to deanna1ynne's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
This is a challenging and confusing situation. The combination of a positive EMA—which is a highly specific marker rarely yielding false positives—alongside strongly elevated TTG on two separate occasions, years apart, is profoundly suggestive of celiac disease, even in the absence of biopsy damage. This pattern strongly aligns with what is known as "pot... -
Correct, the things listed in the article may mimic celiac-like or IBS-like symptoms, but would not cause the damage that gluten/gliadin does.
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Medication
Scott Adams replied to Julie 911's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Welcome to the community! Generally, for a gluten challenge before celiac disease blood tests, Tylenol (acetaminophen) is considered safe and should not interfere with your antibody results. The medications you typically need to avoid are those like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or naproxen (Aleve) that can cause intestinal irritation, which could potentially...