Scientist in the Netherlands have found an enzyme that may allow people with Celiac Disease to eat food with gluten. Basically, like people who struggle with heartburn or acid reflux, the Celiac would take a pill containing the enzyme right before he begins eating. The enzyme speeds up the breaking down of the gluten in the food so that none of it reaches the small intestines where the gluten does the damage.
I actually have thought that this would be the best method of controlling the disease. It makes sense to me.
Of course, they haven't actually tried this on people yet. However, I am hopeful.
Prolyl Endoprotease Enzyme May Allow Patients with Celiac Disease to Safely Eat Gluten on Occasion
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