Gluten

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Gluten is a type of Dietary Protein which is really a mixture of two Proteins (the Prolamine - Gliadin and the dietary Protein - Glutenin) and is found in some Cereal Grains.  The Gliadin content of Gluten is responsible for most of the toxic effects of Gluten.

 

Dietary Sources of Gluten

Gluten is only found in Cereal Grains.

 

 

Toxic Effects of Gluten (in some Persons)

Digestive System

        Celiac Disease occurs as a result of Allergy to the Gliadin component of Gluten.  [1]

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