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https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/virus-linked-food-sensitivity
April 18, 2017
Virus linked to food sensitivity
At a Glance
Researchers found that a seemingly innocuous virus can provoke immune responses to a dietary protein in mice.
Patients with celiac disease showed high levels of antibodies to the virus.
The results suggest that viruses may play a role in initiating immune responses against gluten.