As adopters of the gluten-free
lifestyle, surely we’ve
all fantasized about snatching a piece of fried chicken, taking a nice long sip
of beer or feasting on a handful of grandma’s fresh-baked cookies. But, whether you’re gluten free by choice or by
necessity, we all know those little transgressions are not good ideas.
We also know that, for those of us
with Celiac disease, no vaccines, pharmaceuticals or surgical procedures
currently exist to combat the effects of gluten. However, help could be on the
way! According to a recent story published by Yahoo! Health, drug companies currently are attempting to
develop a pill to mitigate the symptoms of accidental gluten ingestion –
something I know I personally have had to deal with far too often.
Sure, non-FDA approved supplements for the effects of the
gluten peptide already exist, but the drugs being designed now would ideally
function as a more comprehensive combatant of accidental gluten ingestion and
cross contamination. How handy would that be?!
This is not to say we’re all out of the woods just yet –
gluten intolerance pharmaceuticals overall are still in their infancy and face
an uphill battle. Complex regulatory frameworks for the approval of drugs in
most countries is a major restraint on development. This is partly due to
rising incidence of Celiac disease, and lack of treatment options. On the
bright side, Celiac disease diagnoses are rising in lockstep with healthcare
expenditure, changing lifestyles, increasing awareness about healthcare, and
increasing number of initiatives by various governments and government
associations. This means we’re still trending upward! Don’t
lose hope!
Want to keep up with the latest news on this front? Check
out the link below and stay informed… And only for the time being, stay away
from those cookies.
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