Glossary

Coeliac disease

Coeliac disease

Zöliakie·Also: Glutenunverträglichkeit

Coeliac disease is a permanent intolerance to gluten, the sticky protein found in many types of grain. In affected people, gluten damages the lining of the small intestine, which can lead to digestive problems and nutrient deficiencies.

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