Article: Allergy to gluten weakens bones.(SPORTS)(WEEKEND ATHLETE: HEALTH & FITNESS)

Byline: Dr. Gabe Mirkin, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

A recent study shows that allergy to wheat, rye and barley can cause a weakening of bones called osteoporosis.

This tells us that all people who are diagnosed with osteoporosis should have blood tests called a celiac panel. If it is positive, they need a small-bowel follow-through X-ray.

If this test shows that the linings of the intestines are flat, they probably have celiac disease and can prevent further destruction of their bones by avoiding all foods that contain a protein called gluten, found in wheat, rye and barley.

Oats do not contain gluten but are often contaminated with gluten from other ...

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