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Wheat is known as the staff of life. But for people with wheat allergies and gluten intolerance, the golden grain is nothing but trouble.
Gluten, a combination of complex proteins found in wheat, barley, rye, spelt and some other grains, is normally easy to digest. But, for people with gluten intolerance, or celiac sprue, the body perceives gluten as a foreign substance and responds with a full-blown immune response. Immediate symptoms of celiac disease include bloating, diarrhea, abdominal swelling and pain. Longer-term symptoms include gastrointestinal disturbances, skin disorders, weight loss, anemia, muscle pain, fatigue and behavior changes. Over time, ...