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what is a protein found in rye, barley, and wheat that can cause digestive problems?

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The protein is gluten.
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Answer:

Gluten

Step-by-step explanation:

Gluten is a kind of protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and sometimes in small amounts in mixed oats. When you have celiac disease and you eat foods with gluten, your body has a reaction that is not normal. The part of your body that fights disease (the immune system) starts to hurt your small intestine.

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