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I am a recently diagnosed celiac sufferer, I have been flabbergasted
to discover that Ireland has the one of the highest incidence of this
ailment. I also understand that the Irish also suffer one of the
highest incidences of colon cancer. Am I missing something but does
is there a link... Have there been any studies done on this..
Four years ago my father died from intestinal cancer, he was also
a celiac although never one who maintained a rigid GF diet. I find it
curious to note that when he was first diagnosed in 1987 and supposedly
succesfully operated upon that his doctors never informed his family
that adherance to a GF diet might at the very least diminish the chance of
a relapse. This happened in ireland where one would expect a certain
amount of enlightment in these matters.
It's a frightening legacy for an ex-pat Irishman living down-under.
I have one other question, is guar gum the same item as xanthan gum?
Thank You
Liam
Reply on the gums:
Guar and xanthan gum function in the same way for baked goods. They add the
glue that no-wheat flours require in order to prevent the crumbling nature of
these flours. They can be interchanged in recipes.
Guar is made from a plant and xanthan is man made. Some celiacs report a
laxative effect from guar while others report a strong odor from xanthan.
Michael Jones
Living a wonderful, GF life in Orlando, FL
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