Gluten

Gluten is a form of protein found in many grains, including wheat, barley, rye, and triticale (a wheat-rye cross).

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By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: May 29, 2012
Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Jerry S. Trier, MD - Gastroenterology

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