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mellowsong
02-23-12, 11:25 AM
Dr. Peter Osborne
23 February 2012

Since 1978 there have been a number of studies investigating whether or not corn gluten is a problem for patients with gluten sensitivity. The answer many give is that corn is perfectly safe for celiac patients. The big question is why would this advise be given if there are multiple studies showing quite the opposite? So many products that are labeled gluten free contain corn gluten or corn byproducts.

With the rise of the booming gluten free food market (billions in revenue annually), the question needs to be asked with more scrutiny. Why?

Read more: http://www.glutenfreesociety.org/gluten-free-society-blog/is-corn-gluten-really-safe-for-those-with-gluten-sensitivity/

sollyb
02-24-12, 03:52 PM
I'm sticking my head in the sand on this one.......I do better with corn than I do with rice, and since I am not willing to completely give up ALL grains....
but it probably wouldn't make any difference to whether I eat corn or not. As always my allergies RULE and if I can safely eat something I will. I occasionally eat gluten free oats too, but corn is much more versatile to me.