date:Feb 13, 2014
torage proteins can stimulate innate and adaptive immune responses in coeliac patients.
Coeliac disease is an immune-based reaction to dietary gluten (storage protein for wheat, barley and rye) that primarily affects the small intestine in those with a genetic predisposition and resolves with the exclusion of gluten from the diet.
The clinical data suggests that daily consumption of quinoa (50 grams) can be safely tolerated by coeliac patients, said Dr Victor F. Zevallos, from the Department o