Posted by: Brandon S. Arnold on Dec 29, 2025


First published October 2013 Updated December 2025 Many people hear the word “gluten” and think it can cause stomach problems or that it is unhealthy. While most can tolerate gluten without any issue, there are many in whom it does cause problems.

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