The observation of neurological dysfunctions resembling multiple sclerosis (MS) seen clinically and/or by MRI in patients with celiac disease has focused attention on the possibility that cryptic gluten sensitivity may be involved in the pathogenesis of MS. Here we study the effects of a gluten-free diet on the course of protracted-relapsing EAE in DA rats, serving as a preclinical model of human MS. The data show not only that this nutritional approach failed to ameliorate development of the disease but rather that it exacerbated the course.

Exacerbation of protracted-relapsing experimental allergic encephalomyelitis in DA rats by gluten-free diet

DI MARCO, Roberto;
2004-01-01

Abstract

The observation of neurological dysfunctions resembling multiple sclerosis (MS) seen clinically and/or by MRI in patients with celiac disease has focused attention on the possibility that cryptic gluten sensitivity may be involved in the pathogenesis of MS. Here we study the effects of a gluten-free diet on the course of protracted-relapsing EAE in DA rats, serving as a preclinical model of human MS. The data show not only that this nutritional approach failed to ameliorate development of the disease but rather that it exacerbated the course.
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