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Can gluten intolerance be hereditary?
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Yes: The most common known way of having gluten intolerance is genetic predisposition. Over 90% of those with the disease can trace back to family members. Some have the gene but not the family member having it though an the new acquisition is of unsure origin.
Answered 12/14/2013
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