ist dinkelvollkornmehl glutenfrei — which blood markers matter?
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Spelt whole grain flour is not gluten-free. Spelt (Triticum spelta) is a type of wheat and contains gluten proteins, which can trigger reactions in celiac disease or wheat sensitivity. Regarding blood markers: For celiac disease, the established markers are anti-tissue transglutaminase (tTG-IgA) and endomysial antibodies (EMA), along with total IgA to rule out IgA deficiency. For non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), no validated blood marker exists; IgG tests against gluten or wheat are non-specific and not recommended by guidelines. The provided context discusses specific IgE panels for allergies, not gluten markers. A positive IgE to wheat indicates a true wheat allergy, which is rare and distinct from gluten intolerance. Direct-to-consumer tests for gluten markers often have high false-positive rates and should not be used for diagnosis without medical confirmation. If celiac disease is suspected, an upper endoscopy with duodenal biopsy remains the gold standard. In summary: spelt flour is not gluten-free; relevant blood markers are tTG-IgA (celiac) and total IgA; other markers lack evidence.
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