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Predominace Of Families With Celiac?


Chap

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Chap Newbie

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone, through their research has come across literature where a large majority of the family is affected by Celiac? I know the stats: 10 to 20 percent, but I read a couple of articles where practically EVERYONE in the family has celiac disease. Has anyone else read any articles like this? If so, please give me the websites - I'm interested. ALSO, has anyone come across literature in which Celiac affects people neurologically, i.e., psychosis, schizophenia, depression, anxiety, etc? And these conditions were eliminated/lessened by a gluten-free Diet? I'm still in the research phase, so excuse the simple questions. Thanks;

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Don't know about any research, but from experience I think there are definitely families where loads of people have celiac disease. Me and my sister have got it, my dad is going to be tested for it and we think his mum probably had it. Also, a friend of mine's father's family - he hasn't got it, but all his siblings have, as have his dad and grandad. If you do get any responses with info re articles, I'll find it very interesting to read.

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This websites newsletter that came out I think yesterday has a link for the latest info on Celiacs and schizophrenia. Having an aunt with this condition I was shocked amazed reading the latest study. I think if you are on this board you would automatically get this news update from Scott Adams who runs this site.

I think the most 'famous' family who has a lot of Celiacs is the Clan Thompson family....I think there are five of them. Lani (the mother) runs a company that sells smart food and drug lists for Celiacs. When her family members were diagnosed there was no such thing as a safe list for her to go by and now she sells her software program globally. It's the best money I've spent so far. And I should add that I have no affiliation with www.clanthompson.com whatsoever.

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ALSO, has anyone come across literature in which Celiac affects people neurologically, i.e., psychosis, schizophenia, depression, anxiety, etc? And these conditions were eliminated/lessened by a gluten-free Diet? I'm still in the research phase, so excuse the simple questions.
The book, "Wheat-Free, Worry-Free: The Art of Happy, Healthy Gluten-Free Living" by Danna Korn has a section on gluten and schizophenia.

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