Finally REAL research shows gluten treats some IBS-D

[tnelson]

I found it so refreshing and important that controlled research is being done. Pardon if others already knew about this. I believe Medscape requires a password but is free.

Finally they are starting to know that IBS is gluten-related in cases of HLA-DQ2/8:

(Of course, IBS-D is probably often microscopic colitis in disguise.)

An article on new guidelines on Celiac: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/809 ... 32842_1521
Quote from the very end of the article:
"There was a very interesting article in Gastroenterology [2] that looked at the patients who were HLA-DQ2/8 positive and showed that irritable bowel patients responded to a gluten-free diet. A variety of patients, not just those with celiac disease, might respond to a gluten-free diet. Gluten-free foods are a $6 billion industry right now."

And here is the article he was referring to:

Vazquez-Roque MI, Camilleri M, Smyrk T, et al. A controlled trial of gluten-free diet in patients with irritable bowel syndrome-diarrhea: effects on bowel frequency and intestinal function. Gastroenterology. 2013;144:903-911. Abstract CONCLUSIONS: Gluten alters bowel barrier functions in patients with IBS-D, particularly in HLA-DQ2/8-positive patients. These findings reveal a reversible mechanism for the disorder. Clinical trials.govNCT01094041. http://www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/23357715

[tex]

Thanks for the links,
Tex