Introduction to gluten intolerance and the challenges that may arise from gluten consumption. Enjoy the insights provided as well as valuable information on assessing your own personal level of gluten intolerance.
What is gluten? Gluten is the protein found in wheat and related grains. It provides elasticity and in baking, helps give it a nice light, white and fluffy texture. Because of our obsession with foods that look a certain way, wheat was genetically modified to contain over nine times the amount of gluten than its
Celiac disease is an inflammatory condition of the small intestine triggered by the consumption of gluten, a dietary protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. About 85% of the people in the US with celiac disease remain undiagnosed. To help us understand this disease, experts from UCSDs Celiac Center discuss everything from diagnosis, impact on