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Natick, MA Local Partner Online Meeting
Scott Adams posted an event in Gluten-Free Community Calendar
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Virtual Support Group: Living Gluten Free
Scott Adams posted an event in Gluten-Free Community Calendar
untilVirtual support group meetings are hosted by NCA. These meetings, open to all, will be held from 7 to 8 pm Eastern Time on the second Tuesday of each month. Join for open conversation about gluten-free living! Register in advance... -
You are right to be proactive, as research does indicate that individuals with celiac disease can have a higher predisposition to enamel defects, cavities, and periodontal issues, even with excellent oral hygiene. While many people with celiac successfully undergo orthodontic treatment without complication, your caution is valid. It may be beneficial to seek...
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Fiber Supplement
Scott Adams replied to Trish G's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
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In the U.S., most regular wheat breads are required to be enriched with certain B-vitamins and iron, but gluten-free breads are not required to be. Since many gluten-free products are not enriched, we usually encourage people with celiac disease to consider a multivitamin. In the early 1900s, refined white flour replaced whole grains, and people began...
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Inconclusive results
Scott Adams replied to deanna1ynne's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Keep in mind that there are drawbacks to a formal diagnosis, for example more expensive life and private health insurance, as well as possibly needing to disclose it on job applications. Normally I am in favor of the formal diagnosis process, but if you've already figured out that you can't tolerate gluten and will likely stay gluten-free anyway, I wanted...