<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> An excerpt from Pioneer Nutritional Formulas' PIONEER PEARLS Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 1 titled "Grains and Gluten Intolerance" "Inadequately treated gluten intolerance can lead to osteoporosis, neurological conditions, short stature and a host of other nutrient deficiency diseases. Adequate replenishment of nutrients lost to inefficient absorption is critical to minimize secondary health problems caused by this condition. Repair, healing, and normal growth are not possible without a sufficient supply of vitamin and mineral cofactors (and abstention from gluten-containing foods). Fortunately, as healing progresses, so does the patient's ability to absorb nutrients. "Of course, supplementation is not only for those with active celiac disease. The Journal of the American Medical Association(Fletcher R, Fairfield, K. JAMA 2002 Jun 19;287(23);3127-9) has recently reversed its former opinion and now agrees with modern clinical nutritionists, recommending that all adults (and probably children) take at least a multivitamin/mineral supplement daily. The JAMA reviewers conclude that since "Most people do not consume an optimal amount of all vitamins by diet alone...it appears prudent for all adults to take vitamin supplements." This proactive use of vitamins and minerals supports a preventive approach that anyone can follow to reduce the occurrence of common, preventable chronic diseases such as heart disease, osteoporosis and cancer. "...People with issues of gluten intolerance would be wise to bolster their nutritional status with significantly increased supplementation, provided, of course, that the supplements they take contain no gluten! Therefore, check for ingredients that exclude wheat and other gluten-containing grains, and look for the words "Gluten-free" on the label." Pioneer Nutritional Formulas are independently verified gluten-free by the University of Nebraska Food Allergy Research and Resource Program using the most sensitive detection methods available. Pioneer is available in most Wild Oats and Whole Foods markets, as well as in many other fine health food stores, independent pharmacies and licensed health practitioners' offices. We welcome you to review our product line, our philosophy, and a list of locations where you can purchase our products by visiting www.pioneernutritional.com * All posts for product information must include the applicable country *