Researchers Pinpoint Cause of Gluten Allergies

When patients with celiac disease consume foods containing gluten — a protein present in wheat, barley and rye — their immune systems send out an alarm, triggering a response that can damage their intestines and prevent them from absorbing certain nutrients. Now, scientists have pinpointed the culprits most responsible for this harmful reaction: three small fragments within the gluten protein that spark chaos in the gut. via Researchers Pinpoint Cause of Gluten Allergies | Celiac Disease | Immune System | LiveScience.