Is Meat Glue A Cause of Autoimmune Disease?Research continues to show it might be a trigger What is meat glue? And what does it have to do with autoimmune disease? There are likely many reasons autoimmune diseases get “triggered.” Research continues to show that…
My Celiac Disease is “Contagious” by Amy Burkhart MD, RD How can celiac disease be contagious? It is an autoimmune disease. You can’t “catch” celiac disease, but the number of people with celiac disease is rising. Why? The “Spread” When I moved back to…
POTS Syndrome And Gluten By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Does Gluten Worsen Pots Syndrome Symptoms? POTS syndrome and gluten have a connection. But what exactly is POTS syndrome? It is more recently in the news as a long-haul symptom of COVID-19. Evidence is…
The Difference Between Celiac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity A 2021 update for providers and patients What is the difference between celiac disease and gluten sensitivity in 2021? The gluten-free diet is still everywhere. While awareness of the term “gluten-free” has increased, the understanding of…
Canker Sore Outbreaks, Cold Sores, and Gluten By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Canker sores and cold sores may be affected by eating gluten. Many people consider them trivial but these painful and annoying eruptions can be a clue that something is amiss. A 2020…