Celiac Disease

Child's microbiome can predict onset of coeliac disease

14-Jul-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Long-term research has identified substantial microbial changes in the intestines of infants before developing coeliac disease, suggesting scientists may be able to predict who will develop the disease months before the onset.

NSF: Certification eliminates doubt for 'gluten-free' probiotics

04-Jun-2015 By Hank Schultz

The question of the presence of gluten in probiotics made a splash recently with the release of a study that found some trace of the protein in a number of top-selling brands.  It’s a question of process, not an issue with ‘contamination’ per se, said...

IPA says manufacturing process, not 'contamination,' accounts for traces of gluten researchers found in probiotics

22-May-2015 By Hank Schultz

A recent study that found traces of gluten in probiotic supplements has provoked a measured response from the International Probiotic Association. IPA executive director George Paraskevakos noted that only one product in the study that made a gluten-free...

Celiac Disease breakthrough?

Natural protein elafin ‘promising’ in battle against gluten toxicity: Study

08-Apr-2014 By Kacey Culliney

The human protein elafin could be delivered into the gut using a probiotic bacterium to reduce the inflammatory reaction typical of celiac disease, researchers suggest.

Celiac sufferers may need vitamin D, K supplements: Study

25-Oct-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Children and adolescents suffering from celiac disease may be at risk of weak bones, and supplements of vitamins D and K may help, says a new study from Canada.

Celiac disease can develop later in life: Study

28-Sep-2010 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The incidence of celiac disease has doubled every 15 years since 1974 and is becoming more prevalent in the elderly, claims new research from the University of Maryland’s Center for Celiac Research.

Celiacs may benefit from antioxidant supplements

15-Sep-2009 By Stephen Daniells

Sufferers of celiac disease have significantly reduced antioxidant capacity, says a new study, and could need natural antioxidants and appropriate dietary supplements.

Celiac disease more prevalent than thought

11-Feb-2003

One out of every 133 Americans may have celiac disease, according
to results from one of the largest studies ever on the disease,
found to be much more common in the US than previously thought.