[GourmetDan]

"Yes, it's approximately 1% of the total American population. At the same time it affects 1.3% of the white population, and virtually none of the black or asian population. Even if you don't have it, if you have the genetic structure for it intestinal surgery could trigger it."

Seems to be much more prevalent among American Indians. I lost 2 good friends (brother & sister) to it while they were in their 30's. She looked like she was 70 years old before it was done w/ her. It can be a terrible thing.

Good to see this kind of 'out of the box' thinking. That's usually what it takes to make any real advances.

[muawiyah]

Diabetes is the 5% ~ Celiac is the 1.3%. It varies by group.