Gluten Intolerance Group hosts virtual event about GF testing
Ever wonder how companies ensure their products are gluten-free? How do we know the food we eat is truly gluten-free? We rely on labeling, right? Certification marks are a big deal to many of us on a gluten-free diet, but there is a whole process of testing behind those certification labels that many of us don’t know much about. Coming up in about a week, the Gluten Intolerance Group is hosting a
What’s your risk for celiac disease? Find out with Targeted Genomics
Our genes are fascinating. They determine not only simple things like our hair and eye color, but more complex things, like to which diseases we are susceptible. Genes are a huge part of the puzzle, but not the only part. Having a gene for a particular disease does not mean you have the disease. Science […]
What should you do if you can’t get tested?
Not everyone is able to get tested. What should you do if a formal lab test just isn’t possible? Eliminate gluten completely (absolutely no cheating) for 30 days and see how you feel. If you notice an improvement, that is a legitimate test. While I would never encourage you to reintroduce gluten into your diet […]