1. Remodeling Immune Response in A Celiac Disease Patient Using Herbal Supplementation: A Clinical Case-Study.
- Author
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Mahmoud IF, Alhilo I, Alhilo S, Hasan H, Alkhaledy A, and Alkhatib B
- Subjects
- Female, Humans, Young Adult, Adult, Glutens, Protein Glutamine gamma Glutamyltransferase 2, Immunoglobulin A, Immunity, Dietary Supplements, Celiac Disease drug therapy, Celiac Disease diagnosis
- Abstract
Background: Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by abnormal serological response (autoimmune anti-tissue-Transglutaminase antibodies) triggered by gluten ingestion in genetically predisposed individuals. The only available effective management for those patients is a strict gluten-free diet., Aim: To investigate the improvement of CD after completing a traditional herbal supplementation and alternative medicine treatment., Case Description, Treatment, and Results: A 23-year-old female presented with a confirmed CD diagnosis (positive anti-tissue Transglutaminase IgA with infiltration of mixed inflammatory cell detected in small bowel biopsy). After 9 months of alternative treatment with traditional herbal supplementation (Taraxaf®, Ferrolina®, and Indomirol®), the clinical, laboratory, and endoscopy profile tests have shown an overall improvement with negative results for anti-tissue Transglutaminase IgA, and normal small bowel mucosal appearance. She was returned to an ordinary diet containing gluten., Conclusion: A traditional herbal supplementation with specific doses followed by a physician's instruction led to obvious improvement in this CD patient.
- Published
- 2022