Fwd: cola and cereal allergy

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<< People with Cereal Allergies Warned of Cola Risk

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 1999;96:11482-11485.

(Celiac.com 04/10/2000) Spanish researchers, including Dr. Armentia

Medina from the Hospital Rio Hortega in Valladolid, Spain, warn that people

who have cereal allergies should exercise caution when drinking cola or

cocoa

products as these beverages may contain cereal proteins. These proteins

could

cause a severe asthmatic reaction in rare instances. Cereal allergies are

very common throughout the world, and it is difficult to know the

formulation

of cola drinks. According to Dr. Medina: " It is possible that they contain

cereals. " In their study, which was presented to the 16th World Congress of

Asthma in Spain, Medina's team analyzed the allergic reactions of nine

people

who suffered severe asthmatic reactions after drinking cola. The researchers

linked their allergic reactions to specific alpha-amylase inhibitor

molecules

that originate from wheat, rye and barley, and were found in their drink.

The researchers conclude: " My personal opinion is that persons who know

that

they have a cereal allergy should be careful about consuming foods such as

(colas) and cocoa that could contain cereal in their composition. "

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In a message dated 9/26/00 4:55:15 AM Pacific Daylight Time, writes:

<< People with Cereal Allergies Warned of Cola Risk

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 1999;96:11482-11485.

(Celiac.com 04/10/2000) Spanish researchers, including Dr. Armentia

Medina from the Hospital Rio Hortega in Valladolid, Spain, warn that people

who have cereal allergies should exercise caution when drinking cola or cocoa

products as these beverages may contain cereal proteins. These proteins could

cause a severe asthmatic reaction in rare instances. Cereal allergies are

very common throughout the world, and it is difficult to know the formulation

of cola drinks. According to Dr. Medina: " It is possible that they contain

cereals. " In their study, which was presented to the 16th World Congress of

Asthma in Spain, Medina's team analyzed the allergic reactions of nine people

who suffered severe asthmatic reactions after drinking cola. The researchers

linked their allergic reactions to specific alpha-amylase inhibitor molecules

that originate from wheat, rye and barley, and were found in their drink.

The researchers conclude: " My personal opinion is that persons who know that

they have a cereal allergy should be careful about consuming foods such as

(colas) and cocoa that could contain cereal in their composition. "

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