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What is gluten. and is it harmful to the body?
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Gluten: Gluten is a protein found in wheat & related products. It's only harmful to those who are sensitive to it aka celiac disease (http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/celiac-disease/basics/definition/con-20030410). Check out https://celiac.org/live-gluten-free/glutenfreediet/what-is-gluten/ for more info.
Answered 9/16/2015
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