Celiac.com 08/24/2019 - Are you 100% gluten-free, yet you still suffer from symptoms related to gluten?
If so, it could be that you're experiencing “Cross-Reactivity,” or are sensitive to foods that do not contain gluten but your body reacts to them as if they do. Cross-Reactivity is the ability of an antibody to react with similar antigenic sites on different proteins.
There are a number of naturally gluten-free foods such as cheese, chocolate and coffee, which contain proteins so similar to gluten that your body may confuse with gluten. When you eat these foods, your body and immune system react as if you just ate a bowl of whole-wheat pasta.
It's estimated that at least half of those who are gluten intolerant are also sensitive to dairy (cheese, yogurt, milk and b...

Celiac.com 08/07/2020 - Everyone knows that some people react to the food ingredient monosodium glutamate (MSG). Did you know that the name of monosodium glutamate (MSG), is a trade name for sodium hydrogen glutamate? Did you know that MSG has dozens of names, and can sneak into processed food in myriad ways? 
MSG is gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. MSG is included on Celiac.com's list of Safe Gluten-Free Ingredients, and plenty of people have no problems when eating MSG. However, MSG can cause adverse reactions in some people. Symptoms of adverse MSG reaction can include numbness or pressure in the face, rapid heartbeat, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, sweating, wheezing or burning sensations in various parts of the body. For this reason, many people p...

Celiac.com 01/17/2024 - Maintaining a gluten-free diet is a constant journey for those with celiac disease, and remaining vigilant about food ingredients in everyday products is paramount. One such ingredient that has sparked discussions in the gluten-free community is yeast. Commonly used in the crafting of various foods and beverages, from the frothy pints of beer to the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread, yeast's historical ties to wheat and barley raise legitimate concerns for those steering clear of gluten.
A team of researchers recently set out to analyze the intricacies of gluten analysis in dried yeast and yeast-containing products, and to shed light on the safety of yeast for people on a gluten-free lifestyle. 
The research team included Laura K. Allred, Mitchell ...