Post by kickingfrog on May 24, 2014 17:06:13 GMT
Coeliac disease in ancient Rome
Posted by Barb on 23/5/2014,
GF board
I hope its in order for me to pass on this link - it was included in our local Coeliac society Newsletter. I found it really interesting so I hope it scans OK
www.nature.com/news/ancient-bones-show-signs-of-struggle-with-coeliac-disease-1.15128
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Ancient bones show signs of struggle with coeliac disease
An affluent young woman with a probable gluten intolerance tried to manage it by altering her diet.
Ewen Callaway
The skeleton of a woman who lived in Tuscany 2,000 years ago shows signs of malnutrition and perhaps of an attempt to avoid certain foods......
Posted by Barb on 23/5/2014,
GF board
I hope its in order for me to pass on this link - it was included in our local Coeliac society Newsletter. I found it really interesting so I hope it scans OK
www.nature.com/news/ancient-bones-show-signs-of-struggle-with-coeliac-disease-1.15128
***********************************************
Ancient bones show signs of struggle with coeliac disease
An affluent young woman with a probable gluten intolerance tried to manage it by altering her diet.
Ewen Callaway
The skeleton of a woman who lived in Tuscany 2,000 years ago shows signs of malnutrition and perhaps of an attempt to avoid certain foods......