As little as 1/8 of a teaspoon of flour is enough to set off this abnormal response.
Sunday, April 12th, 2009
How much gluten is needed to set of abnormal reaction in people with Celiac. A study from the University of Chicago address this issue. They also provide some interesting information on the use of oats for people with abnormal reaction to wheat. According to the University, people with Celiac disease can consume modest amounts of oaks if they “pure uncontaminated oaks”. When we checked the internet, we could not find a reliable source for “Pure Uncontaminated Oaks”. Normally oaks are contaminated with gluten and pose a danger to anyone that may have an allergic reaction to Gluten.
The University said, “Adherence to a strict gluten free diet remains the only treatment for celiac disease. While options are increasing it can still be very challenging to find gluten free prepared foods. When struggling to decipher what is or isn’t gluten free, remember that five of the six fresh food groups are gluten free!
Anything made from or with wheat, barley or rye, contains gluten and must be avoided. This includes everything from the obvious like breads and pastas to the not so apparent, like lip balms and lotions. Ingestion of gluten in any form can trigger celiac disease to become active. As little as 1/8 of a teaspoon of flour is enough to set off this abnormal response”.