Why can't some people digest gluten?

Answer 1

The human body has many enzymes that help break down the food you eat-

for instance

when you eat chicken the protein is broken down by an enzyme called protease

when you eat milk- the sugar in it called lactose- is broken down by lactase

When babies are born their bodies produce a large amount of lactase to digest their mother's milk/formula

As Certain people get older the amount of lactase in the body decreases-making it hard to digest milk and milk products

Answer 2

Some people need lactase when consuming milk products because they have an intolerance to dairy. The lactase helps them to keep from getting sick.

Answer 3

Some people are genetically different than others. One percent of the population is allergic to gluten and up to 15% are gluten sensitive.