This is a big deal for the one in 133 (or three million) Americans who have celiac disease (an autoimmune disorder that damages the intestinal lining and causes a vast array of gastro-intestinal and other symptoms) and are tired of guessing at which products are safe for them to consume.
Some gastroenterologists say that for every patient with celiac disease, they see six to eight who have the same symptoms, but without the tell-tale antibodies or intestinal damage needed to confirm celiac.