Is gluten intolerance a thing in Japan?
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While Celiac disease is common in Europe and the United States (affecting around 1% of the population), studies show the prevalence is extremely low in Japan, at around 0.05%. However, this doesn't mean gluten intolerance is nonexistent. As the Japanese diet becomes more Westernized and gluten consumption increases, cases of non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) are rising, and awareness is growing.
