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What is Gluten-free?

A gluten-free diet is a diet that, obviously, excludes the protein gluten. Gluten is found in grains such as rye, barley, and wheat. A gluten-free diet is usually used to treat celiac disease, which causes inflammation in the intestines making it difficult to digest food. Some people who don’t have celiac disease may also suffer various symptoms when they eat food with gluten, however, which is known as...ITEM2402

What is Lactose Intolerance?

Lactose intolerance is when the body is not capable of digesting lactose, a sugar found in dairy products such as milk and cheese. It is different than a food allergy to milk, as people with lactose intolerance can sometimes drink small amounts dairy products without problems. Symptoms tend to develop in the teen years and are usually genetic.