Gluten is a type of lectin, a carbohydrate-binding protein found in most grains. The problem is that some lectins mimic the glycoproteins on red blood cells, thus triggering immune reactions in sensitive individuals. The problem appears to be less with the lectins themselves than with the ability of the digestive tract to fully break down the lectin-proteins in the food.
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