Gluten intolerance is a fairly common problem. It is characterized by adverse reactions to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Celiac disease is the most severe form of gluten intolerance. It is an autoimmune disease that affects about 1% of the population and may lead to damage in the digestive system. Table […]
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Medical Reviewed by Ashwathy V. Pillai, Postgraduate Degree in Dietetics & Applied NutritionGluten is a substance which keeps grains together and gives our food the shape they have, in layman’s terms. A protein composite found in eat and related grains, including barley and rye. Gluten gives elasticity to dough, helping it rise and maintaining its […]