Take a walk through the nearest grocery and you likely will see an unfamiliar label amid the low-fat, low-carbohydrate and high-fiber promotions: "gluten-free." Gluten is a protein found in many grass-related grains — most notably, wheat, barley and rye. For adults afflicted with celiac disease, gluten-free products are the key to lifelong health.

Occurring in about 1 percent of the population, celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the body is intolerant of ...

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