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Article: gluten-free
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- Better Nutrition
- Article date:
- August 1, 2008
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resource guide
Are you trying to learn the basics of how and why to eat gluten free? Look no further. Here are simple answers to commonly asked questions
Q & A
1. How can I get tested for celiac diseases?
Ask to have a blood test done that measures blood levels of gluten-related antibodies (IgA and IgC antigliadin, antitissue transglutaminase, and possibly antiendomysial antibodies). If those indicators come back positive, a doctor typically recommends an intestinal biopsy to confirm a diagnosis of celiac disease.
A small percentage of gastroenterologists now use capsule endoscopy, also known as pill cam or EndoCapsule. This is a newer procedure in which the patient swallows a camera ...
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