A new study by Dr. Alessio Fasano may reveal ways to of delaying or preventing celiac disease and offer new solutions for other autoimmune disease
In the upcoming August 2009 issue of Scientific American magazine, an extensive article about Dr. Alessio Fasano‘s (from the Center for the Celiac Disease Research at the University of Maryland) research regarding delayed or possibly prevention of celiac disease. This study may also offer some explanation and help for other autoimmune disorders. The next logical step seems to be a long term clinical study of the relationship between delaying gluten introduction in a baby’s first year of life and the onset of celiac disease.
To read more about it go to The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness.
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