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What is Gluten Allergy; How to Deal With It

gluten intolerance What is the buzz about gluten these days? Every other person is talking about gluten intolerance or gluten sensitivity. What is it? Over 20 million Americans experience stomach problems from gluten. A number of people also complain of celiac disease (CD), which is an autoimmune disorder caused by gluten sensitivity or intolerance.  However, gluten doesn’t rattle the guts of each one of us, but only affects people with celiac disease. This means gluten isn’t all that bad for everyone. It is not good for people with CD. In CD patients, these proteins are absorbed in the small intestinal walls. As a result, the immune system mistakes these proteins as intruders, starting a furious, tissue-damaging inflammatory response. In normal human beings, small bowel comprises villi or finger-like projections, which produce digestive enzymes. However, in celiac disease patients, the misguided response from the immune system attacks these villi. As a result,

Do Oats Contain Gluten?

oats Most of us are under the impression that oats, which are rich in fiber, contain gluten . However, this is not correct. Research reveals that oats are completely safe for celiac patients. Generally, oats contain  avenine , which are non-toxic proteins and easily tolerated by celiac disease patients. They don’t contain gluten. However, 1% of celiacs may show a reaction if they consume a large amount of oats regularly. Pure oats are gluten-free. While most commercially processed oats are contaminated, some varieties of oats are grown and processed in uncontaminated environments and are sold under the label "gluten-free." Though oats are not related to gluten-containing grains, including wheat, rye, and barley, they may sometimes be contaminated during growing, processing, or harvesting period. Such oats may not be safe to use. Cross-contact can occur in the field where the crop is grown side-by-side with other grains, especially wheat, making oats contaminate