Fw: collagenous sprue

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Hi Everyone;

 

Here is an interesting avenue of study that may lead even more people to vegan

gluten free diet!

 

http://www.celiac.com/articles/21945/1/Collagenous-Sprue-Patients-Achieving-Rela\

tively-Good-Clinical-Outcomes/Page1.html#postedcomment

 

In short, collagenous sprue is a condition in which extensive deposits of

collagen are dumped into the intestine. Tjhe deposits interfer with absorption

of nutrients. Animal products are the only source of pre-formed collagen

(connective tissue), which we do not need because the human body is equipped to

make its own from plant foods.

 

Although the research suggests that the majority of these people are also gluten

intolerant, it seems to me that to stop consuming collagen would also make

sense.

 

Deborah

 

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