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Yet another example is celiac disease. Individuals with celiac disease have an immune reaction to gluten, a group of proteins found in wheat, barley, and rye. The body’s strong immune reaction to gluten causes collateral damage to the wall of the intestines, creating “leaks” in the gut wall. Although the exact mechanism of celiac disease is still a mystery, it is known that autoantibodies damage the small intestines and other organs, causing severe cramping pain.17 Fortunately, when gluten is avoided, the antibodies wane and the symptoms usually go away. On the other hand, an autoimmune attack can be generalized and affect virtually every part of the body,
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William W. Li (Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself)