Probiotics, Celiac and gluten

Q: "What is FOS, and why is it in Super Shield?"A: Fructo-oligosaccharides are a carbohydrate fiber. They are added to Super Shield because FOS are an excellentPREbiotic--that is, they nourish the beneficial bacterialin the capsules and your gut. FOS is a fiber that occurs naturally in foods likeartichokes, barley, beans, greens, eggplant, garlic,onions, peas and legumes.Q: "Where does the FOS in Super Shield come from? I havea gluten intolerance and can't have anything made frombarley."A: The FOS used in Super Shield are extracted fromJerusalem artichoke tubers in pure form. So it is gluten-free.These questions raised a point about the seriousness ofCeliac Disease.Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder where your bodyhas an inappropriate allergic response to gluten--theprotein found in wheat, barley and rye. About 1 millionpeople in the US have it. People with Celiac usually suffer from diarrhea, severeabdominal pain and gas. But the symptoms don't necessarilyend there. The long list of possible symptoms affect other areas ofyour body and can include:- Irritability and depression- Fatigue- Joint pain- Muscle cramps- Sores inside your mouth- Tooth discoloration- Skin rash- Malnutrition