Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity in Patients with Severe Abdominal Pain and Bloating:The Accuracy of ALCAT 5

Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS) is a recently proposed clinical condition causing both intestinal and extra-intestinal symptoms, without gastrointestinal lesions, which improve on avoiding gluten intake, in the absence of celiac disease and wheat allergy. The prevalence of this condition is still a matter of debate, in part due to the very recent introduction of an accepted diagnostic test, a double-blind, placebo controlled gluten challenge. However, this is a lengthy and cumbersome procedure, theoretically burdened by a significant reduction of patient compliance.
Source: Clinical Nutrition ESPEN - Category: Nutrition Authors: Tags: Original article Source Type: research