sind dinkelflocken glutenfrei — which blood markers matter?
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Spelt flakes are not gluten-free. Spelt (Triticum spelta) is a type of wheat that contains gluten – specifically gliadin and glutenin – which can trigger reactions in people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Its gluten content is comparable to or even higher than common wheat. Anyone avoiding gluten should choose certified gluten-free flakes (e.g., from oats, rice, corn). For diagnosing gluten-related disorders, relevant blood markers include: - Tissue transglutaminase antibodies (tTG-IgA): the primary screening test for celiac disease. - Endomysial antibodies (EMA-IgA): highly specific but more expensive. - Deamidated gliadin peptides (DGP-IgA/IgG): useful in IgA deficiency or early stages. - Total IgA: to rule out IgA deficiency, which can cause false-negative tTG results. - HLA-DQ2/DQ8 genotyping: genetic risk markers, but not diagnostic alone. Important: Blood tests require ongoing gluten consumption (gluten challenge) to be accurate; otherwise antibodies may be undetectable. Celiac disease diagnosis also requires duodenal biopsy. For non-celiac gluten sensitivity, no established blood markers exist; diagnosis is by exclusion and symptom tracking. Note: The provided context contains no specific information on spelt or gluten markers. This answer is based on general medical knowledge.
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