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[Celiac News] Autoimmune reaction may explain osteoporosis in celiac disease patients
« on: October 09, 2009, 10:23:16 AM »
Autoimmune reaction may explain osteoporosis in celiac disease patients
           

UK research suggests that osteoporosis in patients with celiac disease may be due to an immune response against osteoprotegerin, a cytokine that blocks bone resorption. (Source: MedWire News - Bone Health)MedWorm Sponsor Message: Find a vast selection of gluten free food and GF cookbooks at the Sensible Celiac.
           

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Re: [Celiac News] Autoimmune reaction may explain osteoporosis in celiac disease
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2009, 01:14:40 PM »
The gist of this article seems to be that osteoporosis in people with celiac disease may be caused in part by the silly immune systems we have attacking an agent that promotes bone density.
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