Background The “gluten” protein is a protein mixture found in many grains such as wheat, rye, barley, and spelt. Its high content of the amino acids glutamine and proline makes gluten resistant to breakdown by digestive enzymes in the intestines, which contributes to the inflammatory response. Gluten has elastic properties and is therefore an important … Celiac
Celiac disease is a chronic disease of the small intestine. Due to an intolerance to gluten, a gluten protein found in grains, the small intestinal bulges shrink. This prevents fats, sugars, proteins, vitamins, minerals and even water from being properly absorbed into the body. So far, the only treatment is complete, lifelong abstinence from foods … Diet for Celiac Disease (Sprue)
