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If someone stops eating Gluten when not diagnosed with an intolerance or celiac can it be harmful?
I know a women who is about 30 who has decided to stop eating Gluten because she was told no one needs Gluten. Although it is called for people with an intolerance not to eat Gluten, but she has not been tested for an allergy. I am concerned by totally eliminating something from a diet when there is no medical need can cause issues later in life. Is this possible, and have any medical studies been done?
35 yr old, Male
asked Mar 13, 2010 at 06:52AM in Allergies
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answered Mar 15, 2010 at 01:52PMThere is no harm to eliminating it if you are not diagnosed with the disease. There are may family members who will give up gluten in order for their wife/husband/mother/father/sister/brother to have a totally uncontaminated environment. There is not need to eat gluten as long as you are replacing it with adequate grains (quinoa, millet, buckwheat, oats, etc).
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