Frequently Asked Questions
Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity
What is the difference between Celiac Disease and gluten sensitivity?
What are the symptoms of gluten sensitivity?
Gastrointestinal:
– Nausea/vomiting
– Bloating/cramping
– Flatulence
– Abdominal pain
– Diarrhea
– Constipation
Extra-gastrointestinal:
– Fatigue/tiredness
– Weight loss
– Joint pains
Neurological:
– Headaches
– Concentration & memory problems (termed as gluten syndrome)
What causes gluten sensitivity?
If I have gluten sensitivity, will I eventually have Celiac Disease?
How do you diagnose gluten sensitivity?
Is there any medication available for Celiac Disease or gluten sensitivity?
About ZyGluten™
What is ZyGluten™?
Has there been any testing done for ZyGluten™?
Do I need a prescription for ZyGluten™?
Can ZyGluten™ be given to children?
Can ZyGluten™ be given to pregnant or lactating mothers?
Can ZyGluten™ be given for Celiac Disease?
Do ZyGluten™ capsules contain animal products?
Are there chemical ingredients in ZyGluten™?
Will ZyGluten™ cross-react with other medications or antibiotics?
Taking ZyGluten™
How much ZyGluten™ should I take?
When should I take ZyGluten™ capsules?
Who should not take ZyGluten™ capsules?
Do I have to take ZyGluten™ capsules with EVERY meal?
Can I take ZyGluten™ capsules after a meal if I forget to take them before a meal?
Can I chew ZyGluten™ capsules or sprinkle their contents on food?
Can I take ZyGluten™ capsules in conjunction with alcoholic beverages?
Can I skip ZyGluten™ on certain days?
Can I stop ZyGluten™ abruptly?
References
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Narula, AP.
2.) Am J Gastroenterol. 2011 Mar;106(3):508-14; quiz 515. doi: 10.1038/ajg.2010.487. Epub 2011 Jan 11. Gluten causes gastrointestinal symptoms in subjects without celiac disease: a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial.
Biesiekierski JR1, Newnham ED, Irving PM, Barrett JS, Haines M, Doecke JD, Shepherd SJ, Muir JG, Gibson PR.
3.) The Oslo definitions for celiac disease and related terms.
Jonas F Ludvigsson,1,2 Daniel A Leffler,3 Julio C Bai,4 Federico Biagi,5 Alessio Fasano,6
Peter H R Green,7 Marios Hadjivassiliou,8 Katri Kaukinen,9 Ciaran P Kelly,3
Jonathan N Leonard,10 Knut Erik Aslaksen Lundin,11 Joseph A Murray,12
David S Sanders,13,14 Marjorie M Walker,14 Fabiana Zingone,15 Carolina Ciacci16
4.) Food Allergy – An Overview (PDF|1 MB). DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
5.) Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2014 Jun-Jul;37(6):362-71. doi: 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2014.01.005. Epub 2014 Mar 22. [Non-celiac gluten sensitivity: a critical review of current evidence].
[Article in Spanish]
Molina-Infante J1, Santolaria S2, Montoro M2, Esteve M3, Fernández-Bañares F3.
6.) Gluten Causes Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Subjects Without Celiac Disease: A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial.
Jessica R Biesiekierski, Evan D Newnham, Peter M Irving, Jacqueline S Barrett, Melissa Haines, James D Doecke, Susan J Shepherd, Jane G Muir and Peter R Gibson
7.) Nutrients. 2013 Sep 26;5(10):3839-53. doi: 10.3390/nu5103839. Non-Celiac Gluten sensitivity: the new frontier of gluten related disorders.
Catassi C1, Bai JC, Bonaz B, Bouma G, Calabrò A, Carroccio A, Castillejo G, Ciacci C, Cristofori F, Dolinsek J, Francavilla R, Elli L, Green P, Holtmeier W, Koehler P, Koletzko S, Meinhold C, Sanders D, Schumann M, Schuppan D, Ullrich R, Vécsei A, Volta U, Zevallos V, Sapone A, Fasano A.
8.) BMC Med. 2014 May 23;12:86. doi: 10.1186/1741-7015-12-86.
Non-celiac gluten sensitivity – why worry?
Lundin KE.
9.) BMC Med. 2014 May 23;12:85. doi: 10.1186/1741-7015-12-85.
An Italian prospective multicenter survey on patients suspected of having non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
Volta U1, Bardella MT, Calabrò
10.) Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2013 Nov;25(11):864-71. doi: 10.1111/nmo.12216. Epub 2013 Aug 12. Non-celiac gluten sensitivity: clinical relevance and recommendations for future research.
Mooney PD1, Aziz I, Sanders DS.
11.) World J Gastroenterol. 2014 Jul 21;20(27):8837-45. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i27.8837.
Irritable bowel syndrome and food interaction.
Cuomo R, Andreozzi P, Zito FP, Passananti V, De Carlo G, Sarnelli G.
12.) Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2012;6(1):43-55. Problems of an Emerging Condition Separate From Celiac Disease.
Amy C Brown
13.) Dig Dis Sci. 1999 Jul;44(7):1317-21. Pancreatic supplements reduce symptomatic response of healthy subjects to a high fat meal.
Suarez F1, Levitt MD, Adshead J, Barkin JS.
DISCLAIMER: ZyGluten™ capsules are intended for adults only. Consult your doctor before taking this product if you have a medical condition or are taking any medication. Consult your doctor if symptoms continue or worsen. Do not take if you are pregnant or nursing. Take two capsules immediately before consuming foods containing gluten. Store in a cool, dry place with cap tightly closed. Do not freeze.