TED-ED Animation: What’s the big deal with gluten?

[Ryan Goble]

What’s the big deal with gluten? - William D. Chey Animation by Stretch Films, Inc. If you've been to a restaurant in the last few years, you’ve likely seen the words gluten-free written somewhere on the menu. But what exactly is gluten, and why can’t some people process it? And why does it only seem to be a problem recently? William D. Chey unravels the facts behind celiac disease, wheat allergies and non-celiac gluten sensitivity. View full lesson »