The Danger Of Vitamin Toxicity On A Gluten-Free Diet Awareness has increased regarding common vitamin and nutrient deficiencies on a gluten-free diet. Common deficiencies include vitamin D, iron, B vitamins, calcium, zinc, copper, and vitamins A, E and K. Supplements are easily available over…
Does Gluten Cause Keratosis Pilaris (Chicken Skin)? According to “Dr. Google,” the tiny bumps popularly known as ” chicken skin” that occur on the backs of arms and on cheeks and thighs can be cured by eliminating gluten from the diet. Is there truth…
Reasons Why Someone Follows A Gluten-Free Diet 7 Types of Gluten-Free Dieters What are the reasons people follow a gluten-free diet? Chefs and restaurant employees are baffled and irritated when they meticulously accommodate a gluten-free dining request, only to see the same person diving…
People Are Self-Diagnosing Gluten Sensitivity Self-diagnosis of gluten sensitivity is on the rise. That isn’t necessarily a good thing. Ten years ago gluten was a foreign word to the general population. Today it is part of our mainstream culture. Gluten-related news and health articles…
Can you trust gluten-free labels? What does “gluten-free” mean? The gluten-free labeling rule officially went into effect on August 4, 2014. It obligates manufacturers who label their product “gluten-free” to ensure a product contains less than 20 ppm of gluten. This level is the…