Recent research findings indicate a possible connection between virus infections, the immune system and the onset of gluten intolerance, also known as coeliac disease. A research project in the Academy of Finland's Research Programme on Nutrition, Food and Health (ELVIRA) has brought new knowledge on the hereditary nature of gluten intolerance and identified genes that carry a higher risk of developing the condition.

Written by: Dr. Mercola
February 23 2010 | 126,519 views

Millions of people have celiac disease, but most don’t know they have it, in part because symptoms can be so varied. It is an often overlooked digestive disorder that causes damage to the small intestine when gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye, is eaten.

Infertility seems to be more common in women with untreated celiac disease. Other gynecological and obstetrical problems may also be more common, including miscarriages and preterm births.

For men, problems can include abnormal sperm -- such as lower sperm numbers, altered shape, and reduced function. Men with untreated celiac disease may also have lower testosterone levels.

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Miss Roben's chosen name for the new bread mix is "Simply Soft Bread Mix".

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Adding oats to a gluten-free diet may enhance the nutritional values of the diets, particularly for vitamins and minerals, as well as increasing antioxidant levels, say two studies from Scandinavia.

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Almost one percent of American children had an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in a large CDC surveillance study whose authors called autism an ongoing public concern.

Delaying solid foods when children are babies may be tied to food allergies later on, Finnish researchers say.

Allergen-Free Food Manufacturer Has New Howard County Owner

One of the nation's most well-known resources for allergen-free food products and baking mixes has been saved from extinction by a Howard County entrepreneur.