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Gluten Sensitivity Is Real

So, it turns out the "gold standard" biopsy isn't always so golden. Maybe we should rename it the "old standard"?

This is very good news for people that couldn't get a definitive diagnosis of celiac disease, but knew that gluten made them sick. Yes, back in the day you had to just trust your gut. [Sorry, but I couldn't resist.]

Also, this might make you think twice about cheating on the diet, even if you are "only" gluten sensitive.

Read the article:

Celiac Disease: Dental Enamel Defects And Canker Sores

Evidently canker sores and enamel defects can be indications of celiac disease. I think I'm going to print this out and give it to my dentist.

Read the article:
The Association Between Celiac Disease and Dental Enamel Defects, Aphthous Ulcers in a United States Cohort

I found out that an aphthous ulcer is the same as a canker sore. It is interesting that even wikipedia mentions a possible link between celiac disease and canker sores. 

I used to have canker sores all the time when I was a kid. Remember that brown bottle of stuff that you'd dab on the sore with a cotton swab and it would hurt like heck and then coat it? Ouch!

Celiac Disease And Schizophrenia

SCHRES-04003; No of Pages 8
NOVEL IMMUNE RESPONSE TO GLUTEN IN INDIVIDUALS WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA
Diana Samaroo,Faith Dickerson,Donald D. Kasarda,Peter H.R. Green,Chiara Briani

Read the article:
Schizophrenia And Celiac Disease Research

And I thought my middle name was Cybil just because it was cute.

Seriously, if I understood this recent article correctly, a gluten-free diet may help some with schizophrenia, but it is not necessarily related to celiac disease.

Here are some interesting quotes from the article: