The debate continues about when a gluten-free diet is recommended for the treatment of Celiac Disease.
"Our results demonstrate that metabolic alterations may precede the development of small intestinal villous atrophy and provide a further rationale for early institution of gluten-free diet in patients with potential celiac disease, as recently suggested by prospective clinical studies," the scientists conclude.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/12/101215121916.htm