New research delimits the possible causes of celiac disease

[Northerner]

The amount of gluten could be a more important clue than breast-feeding or the timing of the introduction of gluten for continued research into the causes of celiac disease (gluten intolerance). This is one of the findings from several extensive studies of children with an increased genetic risk of celiac disease conducted by researchers at Lund University in Sweden.

Sweden is a high-risk country for the development of celiac disease in early life. Currently, the only known and effective treatment for the disease is for patients to follow a gluten-free diet for the rest of their lives. It is still unclear why gluten intolerance occurs, but researchers all over the world have long focused their efforts on factors such as breast-feeding, dietary habits, the timing of the introduction of gluten and geographical origin. A new doctoral thesis from Lund University includes studies covering all these aspects.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160922093159.htm

 

[HOBIE]

I thought the sweeds ate fish ? Is that the problem ? 🙂

 

[mikeyB]

Well, I've read the report. With brilliant Swedish diplomacy they've come to no significant conclusion other than if you're going to get it, you will.