Celiac and wheat grass

[EEvans]

I was diagnosed with celiac disease two years ago and have adhered closely to a gluten-free diet. However, I don't generally feel great and have never regained an acceptable energy level. I have looked into a dietary vegetable and fruit supplement that contains wheat grass. I was previously told that anything with the word "wheat" in it is to be avoided. However, in researching wheat grass I found that it is harvested before any of the grain buds develop and it does not contain gluten. Being skeptical, I want to know for sure if wheat grass is gluten free and is safe for celiacs. Does anyone have any knowledge of this?

[cyclinglady]

If I recall, some previous members had issues with wheat grass.  Maybe it was just cross contamination issues at the manufacturer’s facility.  In any case, more worrisome is that you still have fatigue and are not well.

After two years on the gluten free diet, you should be healed.  You should Abe able to absorb most of your nutrients from real food, but there are some exceptions.  When was the last time you saw your GI or had follow-up testing to determine if your celiac disease is still active (flaring)?   A celiac panel should be run annually along with standard blood tests.  Your GI may even want to order an endoscopy again to see what is really going on.  Know that you can develop additional autoimmune disorders or have another illness.  

How is your diet?  Do you eat out?  Have you considered trialing the Fasano diet which is a super strict non-processed foods type gluten-free diet.  

This has strayed from your original question.  Those “veggies in a pill” are processed foods.  Unless they are certified Gluten free, I would personally NOT take them.