<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Would whoever wrote this in response to my recent post respond to the list as to where this information comes from? I have had a request from another list member asking for "backup" on this. Thanks. > >Some of the cells that are destroyed by CD are plasma cells (cells that > >produce other cells) that contribute to a healthy gut. These are not > >the same structures (villi) that are viewed during biopsies to > >determine if someone has CD. The plasma cells may take years to > >regenerate (if at all) and function normally again. Without them > >there will be digestive problems and dietary intolerances. The cells > >that are viewed during the biopsy regenerate every 3 days in a normal > >individual; it only takes 3 regenerations (about 9 days) to mask the > >damage from CD once a gluten free diet is started. --- --- [log in to unmask] --- EarthL