Many publications have appeared discussing different definitions; a universal standard is still a work in progress. Until an official agreement is reached, we believe our umbrella term, “gluten intolerance,” is a valid one, as it carries no implications of a specific mechanism for the adverse effects of gluten ingestion. That said, we also agree with… Read more »
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Why is a wheat allergy considered a gluten intolerance when those who have it can, typically, still consume barley and rye?
We include wheat allergy under the umbrella term of gluten intolerance because gluten is the major protein content of wheat and is often (although, not always) responsible for a wheat allergy.
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