Non-celiac gluten sensitivity: The new frontier of gluten related disorders

Carlo Catassi, Julio C. Bai, Bruno Bonaz, Gerd Bouma, Antonio Calabrò, Antonio Carroccio, Gemma Castillejo, Carolina Ciacci, Fernanda Cristofori, Jernej Dolinsek, Ruggiero Francavilla, Luca Elli, Peter Green, Wolfgang Holtmeier, Peter Koehler, Sibylle Koletzko, Christof Meinhold, David Sanders, Michael Schumann, Detlef SchuppanReiner Ullrich, Andreas Vécsei, Umberto Volta, Victor Zevallos, Anna Sapone, Alessio Fasano*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Non Celiac Gluten sensitivity (NCGS) was originally described in the 1980s and recently a "re-discovered" disorder characterized by intestinal and extra-intestinal symptoms related to the ingestion of gluten-containing food, in subjects that are not affected with either celiac disease (CD) or wheat allergy (WA). Although NCGS frequency is still unclear, epidemiological data have been generated that can help establishing the magnitude of the problem. Clinical studies further defined the identity of NCGS and its implications in human disease. An overlap between the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and NCGS has been detected, requiring even more stringent diagnostic criteria. Several studies suggested a relationship between NCGS and neuropsychiatric disorders, particularly autism and schizophrenia. The first case reports of NCGS in children have been described. Lack of biomarkers is still a major limitation of clinical studies, making it difficult to differentiate NCGS from other gluten related disorders. Recent studies raised the possibility that, beside gluten, wheat amylase-trypsin inhibitors and low-fermentable, poorly-absorbed, short-chain carbohydrates can contribute to symptoms (at least those related to IBS) experienced by NCGS patients. In this paper we report the major advances and current trends on NCGS.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3839-3853
Number of pages15
JournalNutrients
Volume5
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Celiac disease
  • Gluten sensitivity
  • Gluten-free diet
  • Gluten-related disorders
  • Wheat allergy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Food Science
  • Nutrition and Dietetics

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