Why people with celiac disease suffer so soon after eating gluten

T cells in those with the autoimmune disorder rapidly dump immune chemicals into the blood

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TUMMY TROUBLER  People with the autoimmune disorder celiac disease sustain damage to their small intestine when they eat gluten. The only remedy is a gluten-free diet, but new research pinpointing the source of the problem may lead to future therapies.

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Researchers finally know why people with celiac disease get nauseous within hours of eating gluten.