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  • Dietary Science

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  • Growing public and medical concern regarding food sensitivities, particularly gluten intolerance.
  • Abundance of information and claims surrounding gluten consumption and exclusion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify the distinctions between wheat allergy, celiac disease, and nonceliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS).
  • To highlight the differing diagnostic and management approaches for each gluten-related condition.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current medical literature and established diagnostic criteria for gluten-related disorders.
  • Comparative analysis of the pathophysiology, genetics, and clinical presentations of wheat allergy, celiac disease, and NCGS.

Main Results:

  • Wheat allergy involves a type 1 hypersensitivity to non-gluten wheat proteins.
  • Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten, causing small intestine damage and having genetic links.
  • Nonceliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) is diagnosed by exclusion, with no identified biomarkers to date.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate differentiation among wheat allergy, celiac disease, and NCGS is essential for effective patient care.
  • Each condition necessitates distinct dietary modifications and therapeutic interventions.