The world of autoimmune disease is broad and complex, with many mysteries still lurking. With over 100 types of autoimmune diseases identified, including lupus, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis, medical researchers are constantly seeking to gain a better understanding of how, when and why these conditions are triggered. While many diseases in general are associated… Continue reading A Closer Look at the Environmental Triggers of Autoimmune Disease
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When It Comes to Skin Health, Does Diet Make A Difference?
They say you are what you eat, but it’s not quite that simple when it comes to healthy skin. “People looking to improve their skin health may think that changing their diet is the answer, but a dermatologist will tell you that’s not necessarily the case,” said board-certified dermatologist Rajani Katta, MD, FAAD, a clinical… Continue reading When It Comes to Skin Health, Does Diet Make A Difference?
Gluten-Free Foods: Making the Right Choices
“Gluten-free” is one of the most popular food categories today. Mayo Clinic experts share what you should know about it, and what traps to avoid: Gluten-free diets are those that omit the protein gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, rye and a cross between wheat and rye known a triticale. A gluten-free diet is… Continue reading Gluten-Free Foods: Making the Right Choices
Many Probiotic Supplements Are Contaminated with Gluten
More than half of popular probiotic supplements contain traces of gluten, according to an analysis performed by investigators at the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) in New York City. Tests on 22 top-selling probiotics revealed that 12 of them (or 55%) had detectable gluten. A release from CUMC reports that probiotics… Continue reading Many Probiotic Supplements Are Contaminated with Gluten