Celiac Disease and Gluten Allergy

What is a gluten allergy anyway?   Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease in which the patient's immune system destroys the villi of the small intestine, which are responsible for the absorption of gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye.   Symptoms of celiac disease include chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting, cramps, … Continue reading Celiac Disease and Gluten Allergy