Wendy Christien - 18 Nov 2021 - Celiac Disease

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Celiac disease, which affects multiple organs and systems in the body, can also be known as gluten-sensitive enteropathy or celiac sprue. The immune system over responds to the protein in gluten causing damage to the small intestine. Gluten grains include wheat, rye, and barley.
Wendy shares more on this important topic...

18 Nov 2021 English South Africa Health & Fitness · Christianity

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