<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> First Thank All of You who answered my questions. The information I received makes me understand the disease more and more importantly do a more thorough job researching my diet. To begin with I did not even know what "Gut" was. Webster's dictionary says intestines. After reading several articles and e-mails it seems lesions in the "gut" or in other words the intestines allow food particles to escape into the blood stream. This may cause arthritis, osteoporosis and I am sure you have read about other diseases associated with celiac spru. Also the Glutamine may be found at a health food store. Many, many responders stated that the Glutamine healed the intestines at a much faster rate than the normal 3 to 5 years and some stated it was beneficial to remain on a one a day tablet for maintenance along with GF diet. Again, thank you all for responding and I hope this cleared up some questions as it did for me. Peggy in Indianapolis