Coeliac Disease

Probiotic could delay onset of gluten intolerance in children: RCT data

24-Oct-2017 By Nathan Gray

New trial data suggests that the probiotic strains Lactobacillus plantarum Heal 9 and Lactobacillus paracasei 8700:2 could support the immune system and delay the onset of gluten intolerance in children.

DuPont: ‘Our ability to remove gluten from our probiotic reinforces the strength of our science & expertise’

24-Jul-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

DuPont Nutrition & Health has confirmed its entire probiotic range is produced from raw materials that do not contain gluten.

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.

Special edition: Gluten-free

Pulses for gluten-free: ‘We are what they need,’ says Best Cooking Pulses

26-Feb-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

From ready meals to breakfast bars, lots of pulse flour-based gluten-free products are coming on stream, says Margaret Hughes from Best Cooking Pulses, Inc., with the favorable nutritional profiles and moderate costs gaining traction with manufacturers...

Deerland Enzymes launches new products to tackle food intolerances

13-Mar-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Leading enzyme-based dietary supplement formulator has released two new products targeting gluten and lactose intolerance, conditions that affect over one third of the US population.

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.

Vitamins may help coeliac disease management: Study

04-Mar-2009 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of B vitamins may improve the overall health of people with coeliac disease by reducing levels of an amino acid linked to heart disease, says a new Dutch study.

AHD launches chia flour for gluten-free bakery

13-Jan-2009 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

AHD International has expanded its range of chia products to include chia seed flour, a gluten-free, heart-healthy alternative to white flour in bakery products.

Fungus enzyme could lead to supplements for coeliacs

30-Jun-2006 By Jess Halliday

A newly identified enzyme can break down gluten molecules before
they reach the small intestine, Dutch researchers have shown, and
may offer hope for the management of coeliac disease using oral
supplements.

Whole Foods Market goes gluten-free

11-Oct-2004

A new bakehouse to be used exclusively to make gluten-free products
for those with special dietary needs has been opened by US-based
natural and organic supermarket Whole Foods Market, giving the
company a lead in providing fresh...

Potential cure for coeliac disease

20-Feb-2003

Results from a new study may lead to the first medical treatment
for coeliac disease, a hereditary digestive disease that can damage
the small intestine and interfere with the absorption of nutrients
from food, claims California-based...

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.

Hope for wheat allergy sufferers

17-Oct-2002

UK scientists identify protein components in cereal crops
responsible for the debilitating condition coeliac disease offering
hope to sufferers. The findings could lead to foods modified to
remove the rogue sequence.

Discovery of celiac cause, and possible treatment by supplements

27-Sep-2002

A team of US researchers have discovered the cause and a potential
treatment for celiac disease, the inability to digest gluten, a
major protein in wheat, rye and barley products.

Oats are safe for coeliac patients

13-Feb-2002

Coeliac patients, who are normally restricted to a gluten-free
diet, can safely eat moderate amounts of oats, says new research in
this month's journal GUT.