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How do a gluten allergy/sensitivity and celiac disease differ?

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Autoimmune: Allergy is mediated by immunoglobulin e usually and doesnt damage the intestine wall. Celiac is a autoimmune disease where the antibodies attack the lining of the intestines and affect the absorption of food. Celiac can also lead to other autoimmune diseases.

Answered 4/18/2013

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