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Does Gluten cause your gut symptoms?

Published: 19 November 2008

Gut-related problems are becoming ever more predominant in today's society leaving its sufferer's not only with embarrassing symptoms, but also potential lifelong serious complications, including increased risk of bowel cancer, osteoporosis, and chronic ill health.

We are looking for volunteers who respond to, and feel better on a gluten-free diet, but do not have coeliac disease. We are looking into the effects of gluten on gut symptoms and bowel function.

For further information contact:
Jess Biesiekierski or Dr Evan Newnham
Telephone: + 61 3 9895 0326 or +61 422176052
Email: jrbie1@student.monash.edu.au or Evan.Newnham@med.monash.edu.au.