Posted by Übermenschİ at 128.252.192.192 on March 09, 2004 at 13:44:49:
In Reply to: Bad stuff to their skin too posted by Runshouse21 on March 09, 2004 at 13:38:59:
Yeast is a fungus and doesn't produce gluten. Eating grains, however, is verboten. Gluten intolerance (aka celiac disease):
"is considered to be the most under-diagnosed common disease today, potentially affecting 1 in every 133 people in the USA. It is a chronic, inherited disease, and if untreated can ultimately lead to malnutrition. Gluten intolerance is the result of an immune-mediated response to the ingestion of gluten (from wheat, rye, and barley) that damages the small intestine. Nutrients then quickly passed through the small intestine, rather than being absorbed. To develop celiac disease (CD) three (3) things must be present: 1) you must inherit the gene, 2) consume gluten, and 3) have the gene triggered. Common triggers may include stress, trauma (surgeries, pregnancy, etc.), and viral infections. Approximately 1 in 20 first-degree relatives could have CD triggered in their lifetime. The disease is permanent and damage to the small intestine will occur every time you consume gluten, regardless if symptoms are present."