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An adverse reaction in the human body caused by substances in certain foods. Specifically, a food allergy is caused by a response of the immune system to certain food proteins.
An adverse reaction caused by the inability of the body to digest certain substances in foods. This is different than food allergies, which involve the immune system rather than the digestive system.
A sensitivity to wheat that is initiated by the immune system’s response to proteins found in wheat....
A pigment, derived from plants or plant foods that assists with not only the growth of plants but also the health of and humans.
The inability of the intestinal tract to digest gluten properly, which, in sufferers with the condition, results in a number of symptoms and conditions whenever gluten is ingested, such as bloating, cramps, and diarrhea.
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