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- knitty kitty replied to Matt13's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms1
Can food allergies like milk and soy flatten villi?
Hi, @Matt13, About half of people with Celiac Disease react to Casein, the protein in dairy, in the same way as to the protein Gluten. They have similar segments of polypeptides which trigger the autoimmune response of Celiac Disease. Damage to the Villa lining the intestines can be patchy or beyond the reach of the endoscopy equipment. Hope... -
- knitty kitty replied to Kipman's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms8
Indeterminate transglutaminase iga
Nutritional deficiencies caused by undiagnosed, untreated Celiac Disease can cause symptoms like you describe. Malabsorption of nutrients is caused by damage to the intestinal lining which makes absorbing essential nutrients difficult. We need to absorb sufficient vitamins and minerals from our diet everyday to make sure our body functions properly. Different... -
- Tammie1935 replied to Tammie1935's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications2
Fibrin glue
Thanks. I never would have dreamed this would take so much research! -
- trents replied to Tammie1935's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications2
Fibrin glue
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibrin_glue From what I can tell, all ingredients seem to be of animal origin. The article does indicate the exact composition varies from manufacturer to manufacturer so to get a more precise answer you would likely need to find out who manufactured the fibrin in question and contact them. -
- Tammie1935 posted a topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications2
Fibrin glue
Perhaps a silly question, but does fibrin glue, often used in surgery, contain gluten? I've searched and searched and cannot find an answer. Thanks, Tammie
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