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8 Signs You Have A Gluten Intolerance

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Gluten intolerance is very present nowadays. It is a condition which causes a person to react after ingesting gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. The most common symptoms include: pain, fatigue, gastrointestinal problems and depression. Wheat is a grain found in bread, cereal and pasta, but it can also be found in soups and salad dressings. Barley is also a grain often used in stock feed products, while rye is a type of grain commonly found in cereal, bread and beer. All of these grains contain gluten, and they can all cause gluten insensitivity. There is also a disease caused by gluten intolerance and it is called celiac disease. It is classified as an autoimmune disorder and causes damage to the small intestine. When a person ingests gluten, the body reacts with an abnormal immune response and attacks the intestines. The damage impairs the body’s ability to absorb nutrients. If it’s left untreated, celiac disease can cause long-term health problems. At the momen