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Gluten-Free Diet

Meaning

A gluten-free diet is a nutritional regimen that strictly excludes gluten, a complex protein composite found naturally in wheat, barley, and rye grains. Clinically, this diet is the mandatory, lifelong treatment for celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder, and is also adopted by individuals with non-celiac gluten sensitivity to manage symptoms. Adherence to this diet aims to mitigate intestinal damage, reduce systemic inflammation, and alleviate associated gastrointestinal or dermatological symptoms, restoring intestinal barrier function.