In people with celiac disease, gluten molecules in wheat, barley and rye trigger an autoimmune response that results in damage to the villi in the small intestine, along with other related problems.
By Nancy Lapid, About.com Guide
Updated November 24, 2008
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
In people with celiac disease, gluten molecules in wheat, barley and rye trigger an autoimmune response that results in damage to the villi in the small intestine, along with other related problems.
Learn how to save money on medications with these recommendations. More >
Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More >
©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.
All rights reserved.