<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Gfgal's question prompts one of my own: what, if any,are the risks of staying on the gluten free diet if you are not (biopsy) diagnosed with celiac disease? If your health, energy level, etc. are all improved on the diet, is there any medical reason to put yourself through a gluten challenge? Is there any disease that could/should be treated that mimics CD to the point of symptoms disappearing when adhering to the diet? I, too, am not asking for medical advice just information on which to base a decision. Thanks. Jane [log in to unmask]