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Egg Proteins
Ovalbumin and other egg components that can trigger mucosal
reactivity
Legume Lectins
Plant proteins found in beans, lentils, and other legumes that can
interact with intestinal cells
Soy Proteins
Including various soy peptides and isoflavones that may affect
mucosal immunity
Corn Proteins
Zein and other corn-derived antigens that commonly cross-react
with gluten
Microbial Antigens
Candida Albicans
A common yeast that can overgrow and compromise mucosal
barriers
Bacterial Lipopolysaccharides (LPS)
Endotoxins from gram-negative bacteria that strongly activate
mucosal immunity
Bacterial Peptidoglycans
Cell wall components from various bacteria that can trigger
immune responses
Common Oral Bacteria
Including those associated with periodontal disease and oral
dysbiosis
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