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Another day, another bit about a drug in clinical trials.  Today we are talking about Amlitelimab. Amlitelimab is currently in Phase 2a/2b clinical trials for celiac disease. It is a monoclonal antibody.  They are also evaluating this drug for other… Continue reading

Where did the 20ppm standard for gluten contamination come from?  Did you ever think about how that standard came into being? Well, let me tell you a tale! In 2008, a research team began an investigation. They wanted to find… Continue reading

When moving from a gluten filled diet to a gluten free diet, I think this is where you should start. First off, don’t buy a whole bunch of gluten free flours, breads, or sauces. They are very expensive and you… Continue reading

Litfulo (Ritlecitinib) is a drug approved for severe alopecia areata and was approved in January 2023.  But this is a drug they accidentally found may actually help Celiac patients….let’s discuss. A patient with celiac disease began taking Tofactinib for their… Continue reading

There are several clinical trials going on. ALV003 and Latiglutenase are designed to break down gluten before it can cause damage in the small intestine. Larazotide Acetate is designed to mitigate symptoms from gluten ingestion. TAK-101 and VTP-1000 are designed… Continue reading

Confidence in knowing you can handle any situation that arises with grace and dignity is Acceptance. Going to the grocery store is no longer an hours long process. Gluten free meals are planned and grocery lists made with ingredients and… Continue reading

Fecal Calprotectin is a non-invasive test of inflammation.  An elevated fecal calprotectin may assess severity and long term celiac outcomes. Fecal calprotectin is a stool test to evaluate gut inflammation.  It is a first line test for Crohn’s and colitis.… Continue reading