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Gluten free diet and autoimmune disorders

Register now. A nationwide study published through the American Heart Association found a moderate but not statistically significant prevalence of dilated cardiomyopathy in patients with biopsy-confirmed celiac disease. This is because the alternatives to gluten used in these products — like tapioca and potato starch — can be even more inflammatory than gluten. Current studies… Read More »

Epidemic of autoimmune diseases pushes researchers in new direction

The immune system normally defends the body against everything from microscopic viruses to meters-long parasitic worms. But sometimes, it sets its sights on the wrong target: the body’s own cells. Autoimmunity problems cause many different diseases, depending on which cells are targeted. In Type 1 diabetes, it’s beta cells. Beta cells are located in the… Read More »