New research has suggested that hookworms may help treat celiac disease. Previously researchers had found that these worms helped treat asthma.
The trail involved 20 people with celiac disease, who were deliberately infected with hookworm. "We found patients who had hookworms on board did very well in terms of their sensitivity to gluten exposure," lead author Brisbane gastroenterologist Dr James Daveson told ABC News.
Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is labeled as a digestive disorder associated with malabsorption as well as an abnormal immune reaction to gluten.
Celiac disease is labeled as a digestive disorder associated with malabsorption as well as an abnormal immune reaction to gluten.
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Critical Molecule to Celiac Disease, Other Autoimmune Disorders Identified
A mysterious human protein called zonulin plays a critical role in celiac disease and other autoimmune disorders, such as multiple sclerosis and diabetes.
A mysterious human protein called zonulin plays a critical role in celiac disease and other autoimmune disorders, such as multiple sclerosis and diabetes.
Molecule Critical in Development of Celiac Disease Found
A human protein that appears to play a crucial role in developing celiac disease and other autoimmune disorders, such as multiple sclerosis and diabetes has been discovered
A human protein that appears to play a crucial role in developing celiac disease and other autoimmune disorders, such as multiple sclerosis and diabetes has been discovered
Celiac Disease Boosts Death Risk: Study
The risks of gluten allergies have been underestimated, according to a study published Tuesday which found increased mortality rates among people with celiac disease.
The risks of gluten allergies have been underestimated, according to a study published Tuesday which found increased mortality rates among people with celiac disease.
