Confusing question: Unless the child has true gluten sensitivity (increases IgA production to gluten, positive transglutaminase screening) removal of gluten from his diet would not have any predictable benefit. Gluten is not a necessary component to your diet, but is a component of too many processed foods to list. Avoiding it has no negative effects, other than the hassle.If gluten sensitive, it may benefit.
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