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Celiac.com Article:What Do We Know About Gluten in Drugs?


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      Hi Guy. Just after a little information understanding my recent bloods screening for Celiac. I’m based in the UK. I have suffered on and off with what was thought to be IBS since my early 30’s. I’m 40 now. Usually morning cramps with an urgency to go with loose stool. I’d have flare ups like this for months then they’d stop. That was my norm. However recently after a stomach bug, the lower abdominal cramps, loose stool, more intestinal gas and crazy loud gurgling digestion sounds have ramped up.    So I went to the GP who ran a full set of blood tests including the celiac screening. Everything came back perfect for the bloods apart from the celiac which shows -  4.37 g/lIgA Tissu transglutaminase IgA lev can somebody help me understand the numbers? I can’t seem to define what normal ranges are. It just says abnormal and arrange follow up with GP, which will likely be next week.
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    • Scott Adams
      This is great info, so thanks for sharing it. I had no idea Costco provides this service, yet I've been a member for over two decades. In the United States, all food manufacturers, including any that ship foods for sale in the USA, are required to comply with the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) of 2004, which mandates clear labeling of major food allergens, including wheat, to protect consumers with allergies. Under this law, manufacturers must explicitly list wheat as an ingredient if it is present in the product, either in the ingredient statement or through a separate "Contains" statement (e.g., "Contains wheat"). This regulation helps individuals with celiac disease or wheat allergies avoid potentially harmful ingredients. FALCPA covers all packaged foods sold in the U.S., ensuring transparency and safety in food labeling while holding manufacturers accountable for accurate allergen disclosure. Failure to comply can result in regulatory action by the FDA, including product recalls or penalties. While the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) requires clear labeling of major food allergens like wheat, it does not include barley in its list of mandated allergens, despite barley containing gluten, which can be harmful to individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Since barley is not classified as a top allergen under FALCPA, manufacturers are not required to highlight it in allergen statements or use a "Contains" label, even though it poses risks similar to wheat for some consumers. Instead, barley may be listed under its common name (e.g., "barley malt" or "malt extract") in the ingredient list without additional emphasis. This regulatory gap means that individuals avoiding gluten must carefully scrutinize ingredient lists, as barley-derived ingredients can be less obvious than wheat. Advocacy groups continue to push for stricter gluten-related labeling, but currently, only wheat—not barley or rye—is subject to FALCPA’s allergen disclosure requirements. In general, this means that everyone with celiac disease should learn to read ingredient labels to be safe.  The following two lists are very helpful for anyone who is gluten sensitive and needs to avoid gluten when shopping.      
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