hat dinkelmehl gluten — which blood markers matter?

Yes, spelt flour (Dinkelmehl) contains gluten. Spelt is an ancient wheat variety with a different gluten composition than modern wheat – it often has more easily digestible gliadins and fewer immunoreactive glutenins. Some people with mild gluten sensitivity tolerate spelt better, but it is not safe for celiac disease patients. Relevant blood markers for celiac disease include: anti-tissue transglutaminase (tTG-IgA), anti-endomysial antibodies (EMA), and deamidated gliadin peptides (DGP). Additionally, HLA-DQ2/DQ8 genotyping (e.g., HLA-DQA1) can indicate genetic predisposition. For non-celiac gluten sensitivity, no validated blood markers exist; diagnosis is by exclusion and diet. Consumer DNA tests for gluten sensitivity often overclaim and lack clinical validation. If you suspect celiac disease, seek medical evaluation – blood markers and biopsy remain the gold standard.