Gluten is the major protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Nearly
ubiquitous, it’s sometimes added to lipstick, toothpaste, soy sauce,
even some medicines. But if you’re sensitive to it, gluten can cause
stomach pains, headaches, skin rashes, fatigue or depression, according
to Agatston.
It can lead to or exacerbate chronic illnesses such as
rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia, he writes, in his new book “The South Beach Diet Gluten Solution.” In it, he makes a distinction between “gluten sensitivity” and celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder which affects the small intestine, and which is hereditary.
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