What does my HLA genotype mean?

The celiac disease genotyping test offered by Genetrace detects three HLA variations (alleles) that are linked to an increased risk of celiac disease. Nearly 100% of celiac patients carry one or more of these alleles, but these alleles are also present in at least 20% of the general, unaffected population. This DNA test is very [...]

What does my HLA genotype mean?2017-04-06T19:04:51+00:00

What is gluten and how do I maintain a gluten-free diet?

Gluten is a protein found in the endosperm of cereal grains such as wheat, barley, rye and triticale. Gluten is a combination of two smaller proteins - glutenin and gliadin. Gluten can help to trap carbon dioxide to add volume to the product and can also maintain its shape. It is responsible for the elastic [...]

What is gluten and how do I maintain a gluten-free diet?2017-04-06T19:04:52+00:00