Beer and celiac disease.

Celiac disease is a lifelong condition caused by gluten intolerance . The only therapy is a gluten-free diet, i .e . a complete exclusion of barley, rye, barley, oats and products made from them . Beers from retail shops were analyzed using the ELISA method to assess suitability of beer consumption for people with celiac disease . 33 samples of Czech and foreign beers were analyzed, gliadin contents varied fro