Is it genuinely about gluten – or could it pose a threat to the body?
Tim Klein
2026-03-25
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In recent periods, supermarket shelves with gluten-free products are experiencing a true siege, and the Internet is full of information regarding the potentially harmful effects of gluten and the products it is present in. Does gluten genuinely harm everyone and cause an epidemic of civilization diseases, or is the gluten-free diet merely another passing trend? The answers to these questions can be found in this article.
What exactly is gluten?
Gluten is an amalgamation of varied proteins (like gliadins) found in the kernels of cereals. It is present in wheat, rye, and barley. In food processing, it holds immense value due to its qualities that endow baked goods with the desired texture, making bread and rolls elastic and dense.
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