Gluten Free News

From Gluten Free Watchdog, LLC:Great news on the allergen labeling front: the ADINA Act (H.R. 3821) was reintroduced into the 19th Congress on Friday, June 6, 2025 by U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03). The ADINA Act is co-led by Representatives Mike Lawler (NY-17), Doris Matsui (CA-07), and Ben Cline (VA-06). ⭐️ This bill would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the label of a drug intended for human use to identify each ingredient in such drug that is, or is derived directly or indirectly from, a major food allergen or a gluten-containing grain. ⭐️Because this bill was again reintroduced with bipartisan support in the House, we are hopeful that it gains traction. 🙏🏻 Please consider reaching out to your U.S. Representatives to ask them to co-sponsor H.R. 3821. You can do this by contacting Daniela Puente (Daniela.Puente@mail.house.gov), Senior Health Legislative Assistant to Rep. Morrison and the primary contact for the Adina Act on Capitol Hill. To read the press release for this bill, see https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-kelly-morrison-introduces-bipartisan-bill-improve-allergen-safety. To read the bill, see https://morrison.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/morrison.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/adina-act-119th-bill-text.pdf

On today's Celiac Project Podcast:It's officially summer and a perfect time to roll out the latest episode of News and Notes! Mike and Cam share some great letters from listeners who have recently been diagnosed, plus a longtime listener who has had a few happy voyages on the Celiac Cruise. They also talk about an intriguing kissing study, debrief an eventful Celiac Awareness Month, and much more!Listen to the full episode here: https://celiacprojectpodcast.libsyn.com/

In honor of summer let's talk beer. There can be a lot of confusion around beer in the gluten free community around gluten free vs. gluten reduced products. What's the difference? Gluten free beer is made with grains that naturally don't contain gluten like sorghum or brown rice. Gluten removed beer is made with wheat, barely or rye and undergoes a process to removed gluten using enzymes. According to a 2017 study by the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) at the University of Chicago's Celiac Center, gluten removed beer may not be safe for those with celiac. In the study, gluten removed beer caused antibodies to react in a percentage of the subjects with celiac. Cynthia Kupper, CEO of GIG, added the medical and scientific community has not accepted gluten removed beer is safe because available gluten testing methods aren't accurate with fermented and hydrolyzed products.Wondering where to turn to find a good gluten free beer? Look no further then the Gluten Free Beer Roundup, by Michael Savett founder of Gluten Free Philly. The article lists gluten free beer by availability and flavor profiles and also makes food pairing recommendations. Read the article here: https://www.glutenfreeliving.com/gluten-free-foods/diet/gluten-free-beer-roundup/

Cast iron pans are loved for the way they cook and season food. But can it ever get cleaned enough to remove gluten? Listen for more info.

One big reason Celiac Disease is underdiagnosed is that it requires gluten ingestion for testing accuracy. Many people cut out gluten and feel better and There are so many who don't want to go back to eating gluten free a diagnosis. That's why this new research is so exciting: New blood test for celiac disease can diagnose autoimmune condition without need to eat glutenResearch, published in the journal Gastroenterology, on Interleukin-2 has helped to create a new testing method that would allow people who are already on a gluten free diet to be accurately tested for Celiac Disease, without the need for gluten ingestion.“By stimulating T cells after a blood draw, patients can avoid the need to return to gluten and the suffering that often comes with that – for the sole purpose of diagnosis. That is a major step towards improving outcomes for patients.”Read more here: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jun/10/new-blood-test-for-coeliac-disease-can-diagnose-autoimmune-condition-without-need-to-eat-gluten

On today's Celiac Project Podcast:Mike and Cam are so happy to welcome Dr. Benjamin Lebwohl, MD and Randi Wolf, PhD, MPH from the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center, to the podcast. They are currently collaborating on an exciting study, the GLUTECH Trial, which explores how gluten detection technology may improve the treatment of people who are newly diagnosed with celiac disease. In this informative conversation, they also discuss the state of celiac research and the need for more studies dealing in the social and emotional wellness of celiac patients.Listen to the full episode here: celiacprojectpodcast.libsyn.com

Why is gluten free food so expensive? Gluten free food is 3 to 4 times more expensive then non-gluten free counterparts. Listen to why this is and how to manage eating gluten free without breaking the bank.Read the full article here

Webinar from the National Celiac Assocaition: Gut-Brain Health and Celiac Disease: Caring for Your Second “Brain"Jun 6, 2025 01:00 PM in Eastern TimeJoin the National Celiac Association for their Spring 2025 webinar in the “From the Experts” series. Speakers will present on selected topics for 60 minutes, followed by 15 minutes for Q&A, on Friday, June 6, 2025 from 1-2:15 pm ET.Dr Alessio Fasano, MD, Director of the Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center at Mass General for Children; Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School; and Professor of Nutrition at T.H. Chan School of Public Health, will speak about the “crosstalk” between the gut microbiome and the brain, focusing on developmental disorders and mental health issues in the context of gluten-related disorders. Deanna Kelly, PharmD, BCPP, the Dr. William and Carol Carpenter Professor in Psychiatry for Mental Illness at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Director and Chief of the Treatment Research Program at the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center, will share her research on schizophrenia, anxiety, and depression, which are often diagnosed as part of the impressive range of celiac disease symptoms.Register here: https://partners.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NtbsSjn7TqCVOEUxY2t_cQ?mc_cid=6f22c46ae9#/registration