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If I (or My Child) Have Celiac Disease But No Symptoms, Can I Still Eat Gluten?

if you have celiac disease, you should strictly avoid gluten in your diet, even if you experience no noticeable symptoms. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by the ingestion of gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. Eating gluten when you have celiac disease can cause significant damage to the lining of the small intestine, even in the absence of obvious symptoms.

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Is Gluten-Free Wheat Starch Celiac-Safe?

Although “gluten-free” wheat starch meets or attempts to meet the legal definition of “gluten-free” (i.e., “<20 ppm of gluten” or “<20 mg of gluten per kg of food”), there are multiple concerns regarding the use of it in products that are labeled “gluten-free” and intended for consumption by those with celiac disease.

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