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Can there be any health risks associated with a pill capsule filled with ordinary supermarket flour?
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Flour in a Capsule: Two things come to mind. A person who ingested one of these flour capsules and was gluten intolerant could very well have a serious reaction. The second scenario would be very rare. Most capsules are made from gelatin which is a animal byproduct. Some people do have a gelatin allergy which can be severe, but this is very rare. These are the only two risks that come to mind.
Answered 7/27/2014
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