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Celiac Disease Culprits Found

Posted July 23, 2010 8:15 AM

From CBC | Technology & Science News:

The key parts of gluten that are toxic to people with celiac disease have been identified, a discovery which Australian researchers say opens the door to a more targeted treatment. People with celiac disease are currently required to refrain from food and drinks containing gluten — such as cereal, pasta and beer — for their whole lives. About half of adults with celiac disease still have intestinal damage five years after adopting a gluten-free diet.

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07/24/2010 5:57 PM

Treatment would make a huge difference to so many people's lives. \I'd be able to go out spontaneously again!

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