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Old 09-12-2006, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by annelb View Post
Another question. How does Zonulin fit in? Apparently every person who eats wheat makes Zonulin. Zonulin is the stuff that loosens up the tight junctions between the cells that line the small intestinr. Only those with CD make a large amount of Zonulin. How much does a person have to make to become celiac? How much to become gluten sensitive?
Anne
Where did you read this about Zonulin being made by every person who eats wheat? I'd like to read the chemistry/biology behind this mechanism. I have some guesses, but I'm curious about the findings.
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