Celiac or Gluten Intolerance
Disease Related
Name: Tony
Comments: Is there a specific way to know if I am celiac intolerant or gluten intolerant?
Celiac Intolerence vs Gluten Intolerance (Hover)
To the first poster you need to get tested. To not fall for the gimmicks that want you to buy their substitutes. If you think you have a medical issue always get professional advice and don't take it on yourself to make a self-diagnosis.
Prevalence of celiac appears steady but followers of gluten-free diet increase
More people are eating gluten-free, although the prevalence of celiac disease appears to have remained stable in recent years, according to an article. Ref. Source 9s.
Gluten-free diet may increase risk of arsenic, mercury exposure
People who eat a gluten-free diet may be at risk for increased exposure to arsenic and mercury -- toxic metals that can lead to cardiovascular disease, cancer and neurological effects, according to a report in the journal Epidemiology. Ref. Source 1t.
Flashback Friday: Is Gluten Sensitivity Real? & Separating the Wheat from the Chat. For more than 30 years, the medical profession has debated the existence of an intolerance to the wheat protein, gluten, unrelated to allergy or celiac disease. How common is gluten sensitivity? Are there benefits of gluten? Why does the medical profession explicitly advise against people who suspect they might be gluten intolerant from just going on a gluten-free diet? Source 9i