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News: Celiac.com: Gluten-free diet has health risks if you don't suffer from celiac disease

Scott Adams

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gluten free Gluten is a type of protein that is found in grains such as wheat, rye, and barley. Some people have gluten sensitivity and have allergic reactions to it. In addition, those with celiac disease can have a bad bodily reaction to this protein if consumed. Those with celiac have a restricted diet and ...

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