Journal of Food and Nutritional DisordersISSN: 2324-9323

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Review Article, J Food Nutr Disor Vol: 3 Issue: 3

Is the Consumption of Oats Safe for Celiac Disease Patients? A Review of Literature

Priscila Farage1*, Gabriella Villas Bôas2, Lenora Gandolfi3, Riccardo Pratesi3 and Renata Puppin Zandonadi1
1Departamento de Nutrição, Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade de Brasília, Brasil
2Departamento de Nutrição, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil
3Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Brasília, Brasil
Corresponding author : Priscila Farage
Departamento de Nutrição, Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade de Brasília, SHIGS 712 bloco D casa 64 – 70361754, Brasília
Tel: 55-61-81870144
E-mail: pri_farage@hotmail.com
Received: January 26, 2014, Accepted: May 28, 2014 Published: June 05, 2014
Citation: Farage P, Villas Bôas G, Gandolfi L, Pratesi R, Zandonadi RP (2014) Is the Consumption of Oats Safe for Celiac Disease Patients? A Review of Literature. J Food Nutr Disor 3:3. doi:10.4172/2324-9323.1000138

Abstract

Is the Consumption of Oats Safe for Celiac Disease Patients? A Review of Literature

While the toxic effect of wheat, barley and rye is already well established in celiac disease, the safety of oats consumption has been long debated. Considering the greater variety this grain could provide to the diet of these individuals, the study of its inclusion in the celiac’s diet becomes essential.

Keywords: Celiac disease; Oats; Avenin; Gluten-free diet

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