[tbruno153]

I have been using Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil with Neem toohpaste and their tea tree mouthwash to soothe irritated gums - seems like this is what happens to be when I get glutened. (Along with stomach ache) -
I emailed the company and they say that they can't say it's gluten-free because it is processed at a plant where gluten is used on other products -
but they don't put gluten in their products.
The tea tree is soothing for the gums - but now I am a little concerned about using this all the time.
Anyone use this product or have any advice?

I think I got glutened from eating some chopped walnuts in the bag you get in the baking section - it said there could be cross-comtamination at the plant. Anyone ever have this problem?

[tommchale]

tbruno153, on Jun 15 2009, 03:52 PM, said:

I have been using Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil with Neem toohpaste and their tea tree mouthwash to soothe irritated gums - seems like this is what happens to be when I get glutened. (Along with stomach ache) -
I emailed the company and they say that they can't say it's gluten-free because it is processed at a plant where gluten is used on other products -
but they don't put gluten in their products.
The tea tree is soothing for the gums - but now I am a little concerned about using this all the time.
Anyone use this product or have any advice?

I think I got glutened from eating some chopped walnuts in the bag you get in the baking section - it said there could be cross-comtamination at the plant. Anyone ever have this problem?

I have had a lot of trouble over the years from cross contamination - including toothpaste. Some celiac's are more sensitive to micro-doses than others and I have also found a "build up" type effect where very small exposure levels over a period of days or so gets me very sick. Call me crazy, but it seems to be the case.

Personally I don't touch anything that has cross contamination risk. If its small exposure and it takes a few days to get ill, its almost impossible to pin down what made you sick in the first place.

Just my opinion! Good luck!

[mamaw]

Some toothpaste are to strong for me. I couldn't imagine using neem or tea tree oil in my mouth. It would be to strong for my mouth! I do use both externally..Maybe if you dilute the mouthwash more.....

[OptimisticMom42]

I got a good glutening from walnuts. I haven't bought nuts since then. I'm gonna wait for Christmas and buy the one still in the shell!

[jerseyangel]

Count me in on the packaged Walnuts I was glutened by Diamond Shelled Walnuts--they are produced on equipment that also processes products with wheat.

For anyone in Texas, the Hill Country Fare HEB store brand shelled walnuts are safe.

Personally, I wouldn't chance that toothpaste--I use Crest. The last I checked, all their toothpastes were gluten-free.

[psawyer]

jerseyangel, on Jun 15 2009, 08:59 PM, said:

Personally, I wouldn't chance that toothpaste--I use Crest. The last I checked, all their toothpastes were gluten-free.

The same is true of Colgate. There are plenty of safe toothpastes to choose from.

[lil-nurse]

I cant use the crest toothpaste.
It seems when I use this brand it gives me sores in my mouth.
I can use the colgate brands with out any problems.
I do not dare switch my brands ...

[ravenwoodglass]

You may want to look for Tom's of Maine toothpastes. The last time I checked all were gluten free and if that has changed it will be easy to tell as they list all the ingredients and what they are derived from.

[Jeremiah]

Buy Colgate...