Are there varying degrees of Gluten Sensitivity?
This CNN health blog post goes a bit into detail about the varying levels, and difference between those levels, that one can be sensitive to gluten. It is a good quick source for anyone who may think they are somewhere on the ‘spectrum’.
High Transaminase Levels Common in Celiac Disease
High Liver levels were found in the CD population in this study, suggesting the need to monitor liver levels in individuals who start a gluten free diet for CD. However, the study is not conclusive as to whether Liver levels should be used to diagnose CD.
Recent Washington D.C Gluten Free Expo a Hit
With over 60 vendors, various speakers and Gluten Free food galore the first annual gluten free expo in DC was a hit! Many bloggers, cookbookers and other GF folks attended for a great time. Check out this article for some of the best parts of the Expo, and for more GF info that may be helpful for you.
Infertility and Celiac Disease
This article goes into detail about what’s know thus far about infertility in the CD population. Many studies are discussed and it’s interesting to see how many different views exist. We still have far to go before we fully understand what the cause of this issue is in our population!