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To the Editor: In their report on the absence of a toxic effect of oats on patients with dermatitis herpetiformis, Hardman et al. (Dec. 25 issue)¹ conclude that moderate quantities of oats can be safely included in the diet of such patients. This conclusion is in agreement with the results of a recent study of adult celiac disease.² We believe, however, that it is currently unwise to advise gluten-sensitive patients that oats are safe.

The absence of a toxic moiety in oats has not been clearly demonstrated. Hardman et al. state that the sequence glutamine – glutamine – glutamine – . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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