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Can I take Frog Fuel or ProT GOLD if I have Celiac Disease or Gluten Intolerance?

Absolutely. Frog Fuel and ProT GOLD are Gluten Free.

Background

Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disease that occurs in genetically predisposed individuals where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. It is estimated to affect 1 in 100 people worldwide. Two and one-half million Americans are undiagnosed and are at risk for long-term health complications.

When individuals with celiac disease eat gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley), their body mounts an immune response that attacks the small intestine. These attacks lead to damage to the villi, small fingerlike projections that line the small intestine, which promote nutrient absorption. When the villi get damaged, nutrients cannot be absorbed properly into the body.

Celiac disease is hereditary, meaning that it runs in families. Individuals with a first-degree relative that has celiac disease (parent, child, sibling) have a 1 in 10 risks of developing celiac disease.

Celiac disease can develop at any age after people start eating foods or medicines that contain gluten. Left untreated, celiac disease can lead to additional serious health problems.

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