“The composition of gluten in modern wheat has shifted, with gliadins decreasing by about 18% and glutenins increasing by 25% over the last 120 years[4][8][11]. Gliadins, particularly α- and γ-gliadins, are linked to celiac disease due to their immunogenic properties, while glutenins contribute to dough elasticity and strength[1][5].
This shift may not directly explain the rise in food intolerances. While gliadins are more associated with celiac disease, glutenins also contain immunogenic epitopes and can contribute to other gluten-related disorders like non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS)[7][10]. The overall prevalence of these conditions is influenced by factors such as genetic predisposition, environmental changes, and gut microbiota composition[3][7].
Thus, while the change in gluten composition could play a role, it is likely one of many contributing factors to the observed increase in food intolerance.