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Intrepreting your own intestinal biopsy
In Food Doc Journal - Posted 20 weeks ago
Thousands of people are undergoing endoscopic exams daily without having tissue samples obtained. Sadly, though their exams may visually appear normal, under the microscope there are often microscopic findings that explain the symptoms that will res...
Understanding your gut and intestinal biopsies
In Food Doc Journal - Posted 20 weeks ago
Many people undergoing evaluation for celiac disease are confused by the terms used to describe the GI tract and its lining as well as the microscopic findings of small bowel biopsies. This article attempts to explain the terms in a manner that is un...
Ten facts you need to know about celiac genetic testing
In Food Doc Journal - Posted 37 weeks ago
Celiac disease is a genetic disorder. There are many unanswered questions about the genetics but much has been learned. Here are 10 facts you need to know about celiac disease genetic testing.10 facts you need to know about celiac disease genetic te...
What are mast cells and why should I be interested? More on mas...
In Food Doc Journal - Posted 45 weeks ago
Why should you be interested in mast cells? Do you have unexplained or poorly controlled symptoms? Do you have severe allergies and/or suspected food intolerance or sensitivity resulting in various health problems. Are your health problems difficult...
New changes in Prometheus celiac disease DQ genetic reporting h...
In Food Doc Journal - Posted 47 weeks ago
Prometheus Therapeutics and Diagnostics has modified their celiac genetics testing and reporting. They are now including the number of copies of DQ2 and DQ8. Along with the DQ results they also include a table that summarizes the risk of celiac disea...
Questions and Answers About the Diagnosis and Treatment of Mast...
In Food Doc Journal - Posted 48 weeks ago
WHAT IS MASTOCYTIC ENTEROCOLITIS?Mastocytic enterocolitis (entero-small intestine, colitis- colon+ -itis or inflammation) is a relatively new condition inflammatory bowel disease to be recognized. It is characterized by increased number of mast cells...
Mastocytic enterocolitis: A new epidemic, mastocytic inflammato...
In Food Doc Journal - Posted 48 weeks ago
Mastocytic enterocolitis is a new entity that has been described more recently as a condition characterized by increase mast cells of 20 or more per high-powered field in the duodenum or colon. Jakate et al. described 47 patients with intractable di...
Update on genetics of celiac disease
In Food Doc Journal - Posted 48 weeks ago
Genetic tests exist for Celiac disease and are highly accurate for determining the risk of the disease. When a complete genetic panel is performed the possibility that someone having or ever getting Celiac disease can be determined to an extremely hi...
VSL#3 DS probiotic gluten free but only available in powder by ...
In Food Doc Journal - Posted 49 weeks ago
In a previous report on the probiotic VSL#3, I stated that VSL#3 DS (double strength) came in a capsule form that is gluten free. VSL#3 DS does not come in capsules. However, it does appear to be gluten free. VSL#3 DS is only available in sachets of ...
Leaky gut- Part 2 The concept of gut permeability.
In Food Doc Journal - Posted 1 year ago
Various substances, especially nutrients, water, salt, minerals and vitamins must pass through either through the cells lining gut or between the cells (paracelluar) when the tight junctions are allowed to open. Small substances such as simple sugar...
