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What are the advantages and disadvantages of dieting gluten free if you don't have gluten allergy?

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Dr. Doanh Nguyen, md, faaaai answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Only disadvantages: If you don't have gluten allergy, restriction your diet from wheat and gluten is only putting a burden on your lifestyle. Plus, it is expensive to do so. The important rule about diet is a balance diet with everything in moderation. Regular exercise will make you healthy.

Answered 12/26/2013

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