The biopharmaceutical company, Alvine, recently received four patents on an enzyme degradation technology for the treatment of patients with celiac disease. Alvine is a privately held pharmacy company that specializes in the development of treatments for autoimmune and gastrointestinal disease. The drug in development is called ALV003. It is currently in phase II trials. ALV003[…]
Monthly Archives: May 2011
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Part of my presentation at the Charlotte Gluten Free Expo was on the genetics of gluten sensitivity. The topic is a complex one, but I hope this presentation makes it easier for you to understand. If you have had serum or blood lab testing done and it came back negative, yet you responded to a[…]
A research review in the American Journal of Gastroenterology recommends that those suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) be genetically tested for gluten sensitivity intolerance. The Review discusses the role of diet as a contributing cause of IBS symptoms. The authors of the paper further state that the classic signs of celiac disease are often[…]
Traditional Medicine is Flawed – The pill for an ill approach has failed miserably when it comes to modern diseases. Mainstream doctors focus only on symptoms and use synthetic drugs to mask these symptoms. No meaningful treatment is performed in such a way. Ignoring diet and nutrition has lead to a health care crisis in[…]
Improved Athletic Performance on a Gluten Free Diet? Going gluten free for this young athlete accelerated his muscle growth, recovery, and focus… Many Athletes are Improving Performance With Gluten Free Diets Recently and most notably tennis champion, Novak Djokovic, credits his diet change to his recent success. In my clinical and personal training experience, removing[…]
The Charlotte Gluten Free Expo was a huge success. More than 1,000 people attended this one day event in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was an honor and privilege to be able to present to so many wonderful people. I was able to meet up with several Gluten Free Warriors (sporting their gluten free warrior bracelets).[…]
Dr. Fasano of the University of Maryland Mucosal Biology Research Center (and Celiac disease research center) discusses his insights into the differences between gluten sensitivity and celiac disease. He further goes on to explain three groups of gluten reactors: Those with an allergic (IgE) reaction to gluten (500-600 thousand people in the U.S. have this)[…]
New vaccine for celiac disease finished Phase I trial. The results summary are as follows: 34 test subjects were double blinded to test the safety of the new Nexvax2 vaccine for patients diagnosed with celiac disease. All patients were HLA-DQ 2 or 8 positive. In all, 19 subjects received the vaccine. Three different doses were[…]
World renowned gluten researcher, Dr. Alessio Fasano discusses how leaky gut leads to celiac disease as well as a multiple variety of other diseases as well. Dr. Fasano is the head of the celiac research center at the University of Maryland. Autoimmune disease linked to gluten causing leaky gut. The genetic role is essential in[…]
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