Does Gluten Cause Keratosis Pilaris (a.k.a. Chicken Skin)? By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Chicken skin is a term commonly used for the skin condition keratosis pilaris. According to “Dr. Google,” this rash on the backs of arms, cheeks, and thighs is made worse…
FODMAP Foods Cause Most Cases Of Gluten Sensitivity By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Researchers studying gluten sensitivity were surprised to find that most people’s symptoms after eating wheat weren’t due to gluten. The cause of symptoms in most cases was FODMAP sugars. FODMAPS are…
The Sucrose Intolerance Diet may help relieve gut symptoms. New research finds that over a third of people with IBS and diarrhea may have sucrose intolerance. With over 35 million people in the U.S. alone suffering from IBS, that is a lot of sucrose…
What Is Gluten-Free? What We Know And What's New For 2023? By Amy Burkhart MD, RD What does gluten-free mean? It is still everywhere; labels, menus, and even in the movies! Let’s explain what gluten is, and what gluten-free means in 2023. Let’s catch…
Covid And Gluten Intolerance- How Are They Connected? By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Up to 30% of people who have had covid, continue to have symptoms after the main illness passes. Some providers recommend a gluten-free diet to help with these lingering symptoms.…