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How Is Celiac Caused? Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that’s triggered when you eat gluten. It’s also known as celiac sprue, nontropical sprue, or gluten-sensitive enteropathy. Gluten is a protein in wheat, barley, rye, and other grains. What is the main cause of celiac disease? Gluten. Consuming gluten triggers the abnormal immune system response