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There has been no definitive evidence that genetic modification of wheat causes an increase in celiac disease. However, there is a correlation between celiac disease and the amount of wheat ingested in a population.

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What is celiac sprue?

Sprue-- A disorder of impaired absorption of nutrients from the diet by the small intestine (malabsorption), resulting in malnutrition. celiac sprue.occurs more widely and is due to sensitivity to the wheat protein gluten.


Why do you vomit when you have celiac disease?

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What food is dangerous with celiac disease?

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Do you always have diahrea with celiac disease?

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What is the difference between a wheat allergy and Celiac don't both have to avoid wheat?

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Can Animals get Celiac Disease?

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Does dairy have gluten?

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Is celiac disease related to agent orange exposure?

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What are people suffering from Celiac disease allergic to?

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What ingredients should you look for on labels if you are a celiac?

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