Wheat Allergy

Wheat Allergy

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By Sally Robertson, B.Sc.Reviewed by Dr. Tomislav Meštrović, MD, Ph.D.

Wheat allergy, a condition that affects millions of people, occurs when the immune system becomes sensitized to wheat and then overreacts when foods such as cereal, bread, pasta or pizza are eaten. Wheat is also found in drinks such as beer, which can also trigger an allergic reaction.