Wheat intolerance is the inability of the body to digest gluten. Gluten is the primary component of wheat and which often causes the problem. Wheat intolerance is often mistaken with wheat allergy. Although they may share some of the symptoms, wheat allergy can result to a serious allergic reaction. Another difference is that wheat intolerance have a delayed onset of symptoms, can be up to 2 or 3 days later.
Gluten is one of the most complex protein eaten by man. It is because human beings, unlike farm animals, do not have the biological equipment to fully break down this protein. That is why gluten intolerance may be a common digestion problem.
