Recent research indicates that individuals with coeliac disease can kiss people who have consumed gluten without fear of adverse effects, as the transfer of gluten is minimal. Roughly 1% of the population suffers from this autoimmune disorder, which can lead to severe health issues from gluten consumption. Anne Lee, a nutritional medicine expert, reveals that previous guidelines were overly cautious, impacting patients' quality of life. Her findings suggest that social interactions aren't as risky as once thought, encouraging better social inclusion for those affected by the disease.
Anne Lee, PhD, assistant professor of nutritional medicine at Columbia University, said her previous research showed concerns around social interactions for those with coeliac disease had taken its toll on their quality of life.
The advice we gave about kissing and coeliac disease was based on precaution and assumptions. We were using outdated information that did not reflect the real-world interactions of patients.
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