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Can a tiny Virginia start-up change the world with a cheap, reliable devise to test food for gluten on the fly?

With their startup called Altede, Ed and Anna Champion, together with business partner Briana Petruzzi, hope to build quick, cheap tests for all sorts of food allergens. Their first target is gluten. Altede is looking to develop a test that is reliable, sensitive to FDA levels of 20ppm gluten, costs less than $5 and could be performed within a couple of minutes while sitting at a restaurant table.

Roasted scallions make a delightful side dish. Photo: CC--Tim Sackton

One of my favorite taquerias serves some of the tastiest grilled scallions I've ever had. This recipe brings those winning flavors to the grill. Roasted scallions make a delightful side dish.

Brain fog is one of the most common symptoms of untreated celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, and it can also occur in many people after even minute amounts of gluten, for example if their food is cross-contaminated at a restaurant. All-Natural Zenify may be helpful to those who get brain fog. Zenify is infused with the same stress-relieving antioxidants found in 25 cups of green tea, with no caffeine.

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In a recent issue of Journal of Gluten Sensitivity, we announced a research study/survey for adults who are 18 or older and living the "gluten-free" lifestyle in a household with other adults over 18. Click here to read the Survey Overview Article.

The survey is a research study conducted by Jean Duane, PhD Student at the University of Denver. It will focus on family interactions when dealing with dietary restrictions, with the potential to increase family members' compliance.

To take the survey, please click here:
https://udenver.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4PGO6q26mnl1aXX

Oat giant Nairn's is looking to gluten-free oats to grow its sales. Photo: CC--Kari Csaba

Anyone who knows their oats will tell you Nairn's is a familiar name in the industry. The iconic Scottish grocery brand began making that name as Nairn's Oatcakes in 1896, when John and Sarah Nairn set up a village bakery in Strathaven, Lanarkshire. More than 120 years later, it has grown from cottage industry to large-scale production, with about 150 workers, and revenues in excess of £27 million this past year.

But consumer tastes, and challenges in production, retail and marketing all press the firm to adjust operations to keep pace, according to managing director Martyn Gray.

Colonial Williamsburg. Photo: Joe Ross

A lawsuit claims that Colonial Williamsburg kicked an 11-year-old gluten-sensitive boy out of Shields Tavern earlier this year are drawing attention and sharp comment.

The boy, identified in court documents only as “J.D.,” suffers from a medical condition that prevents him from eating the same food as his classmates, and the restaurant’s policy specifically forbids outside food.

The lawsuit claims that, even after a teacher tried to persuade the manager to let him stay, the manager forced J.D. out of the restaurant, where he ate his lunch in the rain.

Does less infant death mean more adults with celiac disease? Photo: CC--Kicki Zeilon

Some evidence indicates that rates of celiac disease in the general population are increasing over time.

Prior to the discovery of gluten's role in celiac disease, the prognosis for celiac sufferers was bleak. Did higher betas of death keep celiac disease rates correspondingly lower?

If you avoid gluten, take about 3 minutes and test your food with Nima and eat with confidence! You can also sync, share and discover other test results with the Nima app.

Nima Starter Kit normally $279, now only $199.

Papa John's says its new gluten-free pizza is not safe for people with celiac disease. Photo: CC-- imeguides

Pizza chain Papa John's is warning consumers that its new gluten-free pizza is not safe for people with celiac disease or serious gluten intolerance.

After announcing on Monday that it was introducing a gluten-free crust made with sorghum, teff, amaranth, and quinoa at locations across the US, the company warned that it does not recommend the crust for people with a serious gluten intolerance.

How fast can the market for new celiac drugs grow over the next few years? Photo: CC--Victor

The latest research report from HTF Market Intelligence Consulting is titled "Global Celiac Disease Drugs Market 2017-2021." The report offers detailed information and analysis of the competitive market landscape, forecast and strategies.

The report covers geographic analysis that includes regions like Americas, APAC, EMEA, along with important players, including F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Pfizer. It provides information, market insights, future trends and growth prospects for forecast period of 2017-2021.

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We are very pleased to provide an exciting update on our progress on bringing our therapeutic drug "latiglutenase" and our diagnostic disease management tool "CypCel" to market for patients suffering with celiac disease.

ImmunogenX is a clinical-stage company founded by dedicated scientists committed to bettering the lives of celiac disease patients. We are focused on celiac disease therapy, disease management and food safety. We acquired the assets of Alvine Pharmaceuticals in 2016 and are marching ahead with great confidence and enthusiasm and plan to start our final Phase 2 trial for latiglutenase later this year.

Who would have thought that, if it is done correctly, mixing meat with fruit and vegetables would make an outstanding paleo bar snack? Before I tasted Wild Zora's Taco Pork Meat & Veggie Bar, I certainly would not have believed it.

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What is the effect of gluten-free diet on cerebellar MR spectroscopy in gluten ataxia?

Gluten ataxia is defined as sporadic ataxia with positive antigliadin antibodies without an alternative cause. Gluten ataxia patients often receive MRS at baseline and again after a period on a gluten-free diet.

A research team recently set out to evaluate the effect of gluten free diet on magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) of the cerebellum in patients with gluten ataxia.

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There have been a number of studies showing a strong connection between celiac disease and dental enamel defects (DEDs), however, the exact relationship is still unclear.

To get a better understanding, a team of researchers recently set out to evaluate DEDs in people with celiac disease by looking at how long it took them to begin a gluten-free diet (GFD).

Easy gluten-free red wine sauce helps steak stand out. Photo: CC--Dale Cruse

A simple red wine sauce helps cheaper cuts of beef go the distance and deliver the win. This recipe dresses up a tri-tip steak into a tasty, easy to make meal that you won’t soon forget.

Can doctors diagnose celiac disease correctly in the office without biopsy? Photo: CC--Enokson

Can doctors diagnose celiac disease correctly at least 99 times out of 100 in the office without biopsy?

A team of researchers recently set out to see if the non-biopsy approach can identify children with celiac disease with a positive predictive value (PPV) above 99% in clinical practice.

They also wanted to compare the performance of different serological tests and to see if the suggested criteria can be simplified.

Normal villi. Image: CC--Ed Uthman

I was told that I had irritable bowel disease about thirty years before being diagnosed with celiac disease. I avoided hard to digest foods such as corn, broccoli, beef and other foods difficult to digest, and instead I would, for instance, eat the bun of a hamburger, avoid steaks but eat the buttered buns and the gravy with a main meal and wondered why I was still having the gut and bowel reactions!

Did you know that even in the absence of fully developed celiac disease, gluten can induce symptoms similar to FBD (Functional Bowel Disorder)? Doctors such as Elena F. Verdu, David Armstrong and Joseph Murray describe celiac disease and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as the "no man's land of gluten sensitivity.”

Could gluten-free pet food be the next big thing? Photo: CC--Franchise Opportunities.

Industry analysts are projecting the global market for gluten-free pet foods to enjoy growth of up to 25% a year over the next decade. Across numerous industries, a shift from products containing gluten to gluten-free products is creating major potential for manufacturers.

The latest market report from Persistence Market Researchers, titled Global Gluten-free Pet Food Market: Drivers and Restraints, projects double-digit growth in gluten-free pet food markets through 2025.

Can avoiding cow milk-based infant formulas help kids avoid celiac disease later on? Photo: CC--Rémy Abel

Some evidence indicates that feeding in the first months of life might have an impact on the risk of later celiac disease.

Numerous patients with celiac disease or type 1 diabetes show high levels of antibodies against cow milk proteins. For infants with genetic susceptibility for type 1 diabetes, avoiding of cow’s milk-based formula can lower the levels of diabetes-associated autoantibodies.

Could the same be true for celiac disease?

Soy sauce, brown sugar and beef broth amke a great sauce for pork chops. Photo: CC--Jun Seita

Dressing up a pork chop is one of the easiest ways to turn a simple meal into a memorable one. These pork chops use sweetened soy sauce and beef broth to deliver big flavor. They are easy to make and sure to please. Soy sauce, brown sugar and beef broth amke a great sauce for pork chops.