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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.


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