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Scott Adams's post in For people with celiac disease and corn intolerance from it: Is salt still okay for most people? was marked as the answer
For people with celiac disease and corn intolerance, most salts, including table salt with dextrose, are generally safe in small amounts, as the dextrose is typically highly processed and unlikely to contain problematic corn proteins... -
Scott Adams's post in My son newly diagnosed was marked as the answer
Welcome to the forum, the biggest source of cross-contamination would be eating our in restaurants--even ones that have a gluten-free menu. If your son was just recently diagnosed I'd recommend trying not to eat out during his healing... -
Scott Adams's post in Pathology results - coeliac positive? was marked as the answer
This article might be helpful. It breaks down each type of test, and what a positive results means in terms of the probability that you might have celiac disease. One test that always needs to be done is the IgA Levels/Deficiency Test ... -
Scott Adams's post in Cross-contamination? was marked as the answer
No, small amounts of cross-contamination won't instantly cause villi damage. In fact the protocol for getting an endoscopy for celiac disease requires people to eat at least 2 slices of wheat bread per day for 2 weeks before the procedure... -
Scott Adams's post in Celebrity Luncheon Loaf Gluten Free was marked as the answer
Good to know...here is the link to it:
https://www.dollartree.com/celebrity-luncheon-loaf-7oz-cans/325190
and ingredients:
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Scott Adams's post in Wholefoods 365 Organic Wheatgrass Powder was marked as the answer
Pure wheatgrass is gluten-free, however, there can be issues when they make it because the kernel/seeds can get mixed into the grass that is harvested, and then ground up in the powder. I've seen this firsthand when Jamba Juice used to... -
Scott Adams's post in Rice, corn, and other gluten-free grains. was marked as the answer
Your approach is spot-on—trusting reliable sources like Mayo Clinic and sticking to a gluten-free diet that works for you is the best way to navigate all the noise out there. The claim that rice and corn contain forms of gluten harmful t... -
Scott Adams's post in 3 years with Celiac, now I appear fine. was marked as the answer
It sounds like you've been on quite the journey trying to understand your symptoms and diagnosis. It’s great that you’re planning to consult a doctor for allergy testing, as distinguishing between a wheat allergy, celiac disease, or ... -
Scott Adams's post in Test result insight was marked as the answer
It sounds like you're navigating a lot right now, and it’s good that you’re being proactive about your health given your family history and symptoms. Based on the results you shared, the elevated IgA Gliadin and IgG Gliadin antibody lev... -
Scott Adams's post in is Kirkland Imported French Brie gluten freeL was marked as the answer
Yes, cheeses are generally considered to be gluten-free with very few exceptions.
Our family eats that particular one regularly with out issues.
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Scott Adams's post in Ski trip with Celiac son - preparation advice please was marked as the answer
You're doing an amazing job planning ahead for your son's first ski trip with celiac disease! It’s great that the hotel and organization are supportive, which makes a big difference. For dinners, consider simple gluten-free meals like p... -
Scott Adams's post in Help with results please. As I have a appt after the New Year. was marked as the answer
One positive blood test result means you likely have celiac disease, but to confirm it they may want to do an endoscopy to verify it with biopsies. Unless you have severe symptoms now, you likely should continue eating gluten daily until... -
Scott Adams's post in Does Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism elevate Ttg levels ? I have had 3 blood test results where ttg levels are around 39-43 (range 0-19). The first test was in 2021 before I was diagnosed with autoimmune thyroid disease. I had an endos was marked as the answer
Autoimmune thyroid disease, like Hashimoto's, can sometimes be associated with mildly elevated TTG levels, but it’s not the primary cause of a high TTG reading. Since celiac disease and autoimmune thyroid conditions frequently coexist, ... -
Scott Adams's post in Celiac and Styes was marked as the answer
I've not heard of a connection between gluten and styes, but it's possible. For years I had blepharitis as a symptom whenever I got gluten contamination.
This article might be helpful:
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Scott Adams's post in gluten-free PASTA was marked as the answer
The pasta should be gluten-free, and is made in a gluten-free facility, but this article may be helpful:
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Scott Adams's post in Question about RW Knudsen cider and spice drink was marked as the answer
I see the info below in their FAQ, but nothing that would worry me about their apple cider. I don't see how gluten could end up in a juice processing plant, but if you are concerned you could contact them directly for more info. If wheat... -
Scott Adams's post in Gluten free spices in Canada was marked as the answer
That is assuming there is cross-contamination, but you might find these articles interesting:
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Scott Adams's post in unreal blood test results, at least to me was marked as the answer
Thank you for sharing that article. There is indeed a connection between celiac disease and kidney disease, and there is an entire category of research summaries on Celiac.com dedicated to it:
https://www.celiac.com/celiac-disease... -
Scott Adams's post in Gluten free foods made on shared equipment was marked as the answer
For you it sounds like this will be the case, but no two celiac diets are alike, and there is no "one size fits all" in this case. Another examples is how some celiacs choose to eat out at restaurants, while others never will.
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Scott Adams's post in Is Lever 2000 Aloe and cucumber Bar Soap Gluten Free? was marked as the answer
I found that it contains the following ingredients:
Based on the ingredients list provided, this soap does not appear to contain any obvious gluten ingredients. The components such as Sodium Tallowate, Sodium Cocoate, and other... -
Scott Adams's post in New and Frustrated was marked as the answer
How much gluten were you eating on a daily basis before your blood and biopsy tests for celiac disease were done? It's recommended to eat lots of gluten, at least two slices of wheat bread per day for 6-8 weeks before getting tested,...