Lymphoma, B Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL): definition
A malignant, proliferation of lymphocytes preceded by lymphadenopathy and characterized by varying, less predictable spread than Hodgkin’s disease. Click for full description.
Lymphomas, Extraintestinal: definition
Malignancies that arise in lymphatic tissue outside the intestinal tract. Click for full description.
Macrocytosis: definition
A blood cell disorder characterized by altered blood cell formation resulting in abnormally large erythrocytes (red blood cells) circulating in the bloodstream. Click for full description.
Macroamylasemia: definition
An enzyme disorder characterized by altered pancreatic amylase bound with blood proteins, commonly IgA and/or IgA antibodies, producing an abnormally large complex called macroamylase that builds up in the blood because the kidneys cannot excrete…
Macrolipasemia: definition
An enzyme disorder characterized by accumulation in the blood of altered molecules of lipase, a pancreatic enzyme, that is abnormally bound with serum proteins, commonly IgG and/or IgA. The abnormally large complex called macrolipase cannot…
Maltose Intolerance
Inability to digest maltose sugar in starch due to low maltase enzyme activity in the small intestinal lining. Undigested maltose causes diarrhea by osmotically to draw water into the intestine. Click for full description.
Melanoma: definition
A cutaneous malignancy (cancer) with rapid invasion and metastasis (spread) characterized by growth from melanocytes (pigment containing skin cells) appearing as a new mole or enlarging from an exisiting mole, changing shape, size or color.…
Menarche, Late (Start of Periods): definition
A menstrual disorder in girls characterized by abnormal delay of menstruation (periods) that is a symptom of celiac disease involving deficiencies of omega-6 fatty acids and cholesterol, features of malnutrition. Click for full description.
Menopause, Early: definition
The permanent cessation of menstruation beginning 2 to 4 years earlier in celiac women characterized by vasomotor instability, psychologic and emotional symptoms and profound changes in the lower genital tract. Early menopause is a symptom…
Top Gluten-Free Picks from Expo West 2013
There was definitely a lot to take in at Expo West in Anaheim, CA. This year’s event saw record attendance of 63,000 industry members and 2,428 exhibiting companies. Needless to say, that is a lot of ground to cover in three days, but I did my best.
I thought this year I would let you know about my favorite products found at the event, and then follow up with a more thorough article of all of the notable gluten-free products. Here are my top gluten-free picks in alphabetical order: