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Those with celiac disease cannot tolerate a protein called gluten, found in wheat, rye, and barley. Gluten proteins may also be found in products such as stamps and envelope adhesive. | Those with celiac disease cannot tolerate a protein called gluten, found in wheat, rye, and barley. Gluten proteins may also be found in products such as stamps and envelope adhesive. | ||
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Revision as of 04:44, 30 May 2007
Celiac disease is a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food.
Those with celiac disease cannot tolerate a protein called gluten, found in wheat, rye, and barley. Gluten proteins may also be found in products such as stamps and envelope adhesive.