Why people with celiac disease suffer so soon after eating gluten
T cells in those with the autoimmune disorder rapidly dump immune chemicals into the blood
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TUMMY TROUBLER People with the autoimmune disorder celiac disease sustain damage to their small intestine when they eat gluten. The only remedy is a gluten-free diet, but new research pinpointing the source of the problem may lead to future therapies.
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