What is the difference between Wheat Allergy and Wheat Intolerance?
For clarity they are not the same thing: Wheat Allergy is a severe sudden onset allergic reaction to a certain protein component of wheat. That is, it’s an auto-immune response of the body. Usual symptoms are immediate coughing, asthma, breathing difficulties, and/or projectile vomiting. It can cause life-threatening responses in allergic people. Fortunately, true Wheat allergy is quite rare (less than ½ % of population). These people must observe a strict Wheat-free diet to remain healthy. However, most people who speak of wheat allergy are really referring to Wheat intolerance caused by Gluten – a very complex protein found in wheat and some other grains. It affects one in seven people or 15%.
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