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Is gluten used in cosmetics?

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Celiac disease is a disease that prevents absorption of nutrients from food due to intolerance to gliadin, a glycoprotein that is present in the gluten of certain cereals: wheat, oats, rye, and barley. Although it[…]
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Causes of celiac disease

Estimated reading time: 1 minute Research suggests that celiac disease only occurs in people who have specific genes. These genes are common and are carried by about a third of the population. People also have to eat foods containing gluten[…]
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12 myths about celiac disease

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Celiac disease is a digestive disorder characterized by an autoimmune response to gluten, a protein found in rye, barley, wheat, triticale, and many other cereal grains. Celiac disease, if left untreated, can cause a variety[…]
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What happens when a celiac eats gluten?

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes For most people, eating wheat is no big deal. But for people with celiac disease, even a small particle of gluten can cause a range of painful reactions that can persist for days afterwards. Gluten[…]
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25 facts about rice

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Rice is a healthy and nutritious cereal and has qualities that make it ideal in any type of diet or nutritional requirement. Here are 25 facts about rice that you should be aware of: 1.[…]
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Additives that have gluten

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes When starting a gluten-free diet, learning all the hidden sources of gluten in processed foods can be a challenge. These ingredients may have simple, vague names like flour or food starch. If you have celiac[…]
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Should you eat gluten before a blood test?

Estimated reading time: 1 minute If you are not yet on a gluten-free diet, continue to follow a normal diet, including gluten. If you have been on a gluten-free diet for a few weeks or more, you should start a[…]
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Hidden sources of gluten

Estimated reading time: 1 minute Gluten is found in wheat, rye, barley, and any other food made with these grains. It can be especially difficult to avoid wheat because this means that you should avoid all flours and ingredients made[…]
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What is gluten?

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Gluten is a glycoprotein that acts as a binding, emulsifying and gelling element, which works effectively as a structuring element since it binds water molecules and retains gases during fermentation inside the flour dough. It[…]
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What is celiac disease?

Estimated reading time: 1 minute Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disorder that can occur in genetically predisposed individuals, where gluten consumption leads to damage of the small intestine. It is estimated that 1 in 100 people worldwide are affected[…]
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