HEALTH COACH - People susceptible to gluten could avoid symptoms with this enzymatic tablet

HEALTH COACH -

 People susceptible to gluten could avoid symptoms with this enzymatic tablet   
 


 Scientists have discovered that an enzyme ingested as a tablet could alleviate the effects of eating gluten for those who are intolerant. 
 The research was carried out by scientists from the School of Medical Sciences of the University of Örebro, Sweden. They studied the effect of an enzyme called proppl endoprotease (AN-PEP) derived from Aspergillus niger on gluten. The research was presented as part of Digestive Disease Week in Chicago, the world's largest gathering of gastrointestinal experts. 
 Previous studies have shown that AN-PEP can break down gluten down, but only when ingested in liquid form by a feeding tube. This study is the first to show the same effect with a normal meal. 
 In the study, 18 gluten-sensitive patients received either a high dose of AN-PEP, a low dose or a placebo. They then ate porridge which contained wheat biscuits wrapped with gluten. 
 The results revealed that gluten was degraded to about 85% in high and low dose groups before reaching the small intestine or duodenum. This is where the symptoms seem to feel swollen or awkward that often become apparent. 
 "This substance allows gluten-sensitive patients to feel safer, for example, when they are with friends in a restaurant and can not be sure whether something is 100% gluten free" , Said Dr. Julia König, the lead author study, in a statement. 
 "Since even small amounts of gluten can affect gluten-sensitive patients, this supplement can play an important role in controlling residual gluten which is often the cause of uncomfortable symptoms." 
 The authors of the study insist that this tablet is suitable only for people sensitive to gluten and not in people with celiac disease where the symptoms are much more severe. 
 It should also be noted that the sample size of the study was quite small, and that further research was probably needed. And the amount of gluten ingested was also low, meaning that people sensitive to gluten should not expect to eat meals loaded with gluten at any time. 
 "We do not suggest that AN-PEP will give these people the opportunity to eat pizzas or pasta, sources of large amounts of gluten, but this could make them feel better if they Mistakenly ingest gluten, "König said.