Question 1

what exactly is gluten?

Accepted Answer

Protein in grains.: Gluten is a protein composite found in wheat, barley, & rye. Worldwide, gluten is a source of protein, & is often used as an additive to foods low in protein. Celiac disease, is an allergy-like sensitivity to gluten, & patients must avoid gluten or suffer the effects. Currently, it is fashionable to choose 'gluten-free' foods, even without celiac disease, but the benefits are questionable.

Question 2

which grains contain gluten?

Accepted Answer

Wheat, rye, barley: Gluten is a protein found in such grains as wheat, rye, barley (including malted barley or malt), and spelt. Grains that do not contain gluten include corn, rice, millet, quinoa, sorghum, and buckwheat. Oats and oatmeal don't have the gluten protein, but have another protein that some celiac disease patients react to, while other celiac patients may not react with.

Question 3

can you please explain gluten?

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A grain protein: Gluten is one of the components of many grains just like the egg yolk is a part of the egg. This protein turns out to be toxic to a small number of genetically predisposed people causing damages to their small intestines.

Question 4

does dark chocolate have gluten?

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Some do: From Some chocolate bars are almost gluten-free, while others have no gluten ingredients but might be processed on equipment that also processes foods that contain gluten. And some chocolate bars will contain gluten ingredients themselves.

For a list of manufactures of gluten free chocolate see:http://abt.cm/1rluuWZ

Question 5

what types of foods contain gluten?

Accepted Answer

Wheat, rye, barley: Wheat, rye, barley, and conventional oats contain gluten.  Some hidden sources of gluten may be pizza, dressings, seasoning, spices, muffins, baked goods, gravy, pasta, bread and bread crumbs, waffles, semolina, soups and some potato chips.

Question 6

how to tell if i am gluten intolerant?

Accepted Answer

Maldigestion..: Gluten intolerance is the diagnosis given when you experience symptoms of maldigestion after ingestion of gluten containing foods.  Maldigestive symptoms include gas, bloating, floating stools and diarrhea.  Symptoms of gluten intolerance overlap with those of celiac disease, but patients with gluten intolerance don't have negative celiac serology and normal villi cells in the intestine.

Question 7

how to tell if i am allergic to gluten?

Accepted Answer

Skin test: There is a skin test and a blood test for it, consult an allergist.

Question 8

how do i know if i am gluten intolerant?

Accepted Answer

Blood tests: The symptoms are quite diverse &amp; overlap other conditions.The begining workup would include a blood test that looks for your bodies reaction to eating gluten.It is less accurate if you have been gluten free for an extended period, but as little as a slice of bread/day can trigger the immune factors involved. Your regular doc can order the screening test.Other more involved tests might be consided

Question 9

what to do if i may be allergic to gluten?

Accepted Answer

Gluten allergy: Stop eating or drinking wheat, barley, and rye.   That's it.

Question 10

can eating gluten make you crave more food?

Accepted Answer

No: Gluten is part of wheat, barley and rye and almost the whole world eats these.

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