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Researchers develop new method to reduce toxicity of gluten for people with celiac disease

A team of researchers from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro along with other research institutions have developed a method that will allow us to reduce the toxicity of gluten for people who suffer from celiac disease.

3 Jun 2019

Avoid ultra-processed food!

Two large studies have found that ultra processed foods are associated with harmful effects on the body including obesity, cancer and heart disease.

30 May 2019

Many of the symptoms for IBS could actually be undiagnosed celiac disease

National charity Celiac UK, is calling on greater awareness of the similarity of symptoms and urges anyone with IBS to ask their GP for a celiac disease blood test, if they have not already had one.

8 May 2019

Researchers create ‘mini-guts’ to explore how gut epithelium respond to gluten in celiac patients

In pursuit of a novel tool for the research and treatment of celiac disease, scientists at the Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital have validated the use of intestinal organoids.

8 May 2019

Neora introduces innovative product to treat acne

Neora, a leader in providing science-based, rejuvenating skincare and wellness products, announces a new addition to its product portfolio, Complexion Clearing Acne Treatment Pads.

28 Apr 2019

Study: About one-third of gluten-free foods tested positive for presence of gluten

Even tiny amounts of gluten in foods are troublesome for people with celiac disease, and restaurants may be the hardest places to avoid the protein, finds a study by Benjamin Lebwohl, MD, MS, Celiac Disease Center at NY-Presbyterian Hospital and assistant professor of medicine and epidemiology at Columbia Mailman School.

8 Apr 2019

Canadian maple syrup can be used as energy source during endurance exercise

Canadian maple syrup provides a pure energy source for endurance athletes and can help fight inflammation, according to new research published today.

3 Apr 2019

Study shows how some autoimmune diseases are more closely related than others

Researchers using the world's largest twin registry to study seven autoimmune diseases found the risk of developing the seven diseases is largely inherited, but that some diseases are more closely related than others.

25 Mar 2019

Novel breath test could pave new way to non-invasively measure gut health

Small children may one day avoid invasive, painful and often traumatic oesophageal tube-testing for gut damage and coeliac disease with a new method of simply blowing into a glass tube to provide effective diagnoses.

20 Mar 2019

Most pills contain common allergens, warn experts

Pills or oral medications contain inactive ingredients such as gluten that may be responsible for dangerous side effects, concludes a new study.

20 Mar 2019

Gluten, lactose, food dyes in pills could be causing side effects finds study

Pills or oral medications contain inactive ingredients. Some of these may be responsible for the side effects says a new study. The study results appeared in an article published in the latest issue of the journal Science Translational Medicine.

18 Mar 2019

Celiac disease may be caused by gastrointestinal infection in childhood

A new study has found that a childhood stomach bug may be the cause of celiac disease later in life. The findings could pave the way for a vaccine to protect against the disease.

15 Feb 2019

Religious beliefs influence consumer choices on specialty foods

People with strong religious beliefs are more likely to buy fat-free, sugar-free or gluten-free foods than natural or organic foods, according to new research that could influence the marketing of those specialty food products.

5 Feb 2019

Gluten-free wheat can be produced for people with celiac disease by using gene editing

One to two per cent of the population has Celiac Disease (CD), an immune reaction to gluten. Wheat grains contain gluten, a mixture of glutenin and gliadin proteins, which build a network that gives wheat bread its unique properties and quality.

28 Jan 2019

High-protein rice can help solve global problem across social, cultural, and economic issues

More than 750 million people don't get enough nutrients from their food. More than two-thirds of those people live in places that consume a lot of rice. Can rice bred for extra protein be the answer?

23 Jan 2019

Common food additive could cause celiac disease, review says

Research suggests that celiac disease could be caused by a bacterial enzyme used to manufacture sausages, cheese, bread and other processed foods.

7 Jan 2019

Prebiotic supplement may be effective alternative to reduce GI disturbances in autistic children

Diets free from gluten and casein are often recommended as a way to reduce gastrointestinal (GI) problems in children with autistic spectrum disorders.

22 Nov 2018

Live probiotics can change existing gut flora and alter immune response

New research published in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics demonstrates that 'good' bacteria in the live probiotic SymproveTM can successfully reach and colonize the gut, where they go on to change the existing gut flora. They are also capable of modifying immune response.

20 Nov 2018

Researchers explore whether low-gluten diets can be recommended for people without allergies

An increasing number of people choose a low-gluten diet, even though they are not allergic to the dietary substance. This trend has sparked public debate about whether or not low-gluten diets are recommendable for people without allergies.

15 Nov 2018

New method helps study connection between metabolism in gut bacteria and development of diabetes

Researchers at örebro University have, together with a well-known research team in Denmark, developed a method for studying how metabolism in gut bacteria influences our health. Their method will now be published in its entirety in the scientific journal Nature Protocols.

7 Nov 2018