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Should I avoid foods that contain gluten if I don't have Celiac disease?

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Should I avoid foods that contain gluten if I don't have Celiac disease?

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Only a small percentage of people have celiac disease, but there is a wide range of gluten sensitivities that can cause symptoms. Watch as functional medicine specialist Susan Blum, MD, explains why removing or reducing gluten can still be helpful.

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