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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