Gluten intolerance, is a genetic disorder that affects a number of people. Typical symptoms of gluten intolerance (Celiac disease) are diarrhea, weight loss, and malnutrition, to latent symptoms such as isolated nutrient deficiencies but no gastrointestinal symptoms. Wheat, rye, and barley are known to create food allergies in some people. Oats have traditionally been considered to be toxic, but recent scientific studies have shown otherwise. This research is ongoing, however, and it may be too early to draw solid conclusions.

The only acceptable treatment for celiac disease is strict adherence to a 100% gluten-free diet for life. An adherence to a gluten-free diet can prevent almost all complications caused by the disease. A gluten-free diet means avoiding all products that contain wheat, rye and barley, or any of their derivatives. This is a difficult task as there are many hidden sources of gluten found in the ingredients of many processed foods.

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