Food Allergies and Sensitivity

What Are Food Allergies and Sensitivities?

Food allergies and sensitivities occur when the immune system reacts abnormally to certain foods. In the case of food allergies, the immune system sees a particular food as harmful and triggers an allergic reaction, which can cause symptoms like hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, or anaphylaxis. Food sensitivities, on the other hand, cause a more delayed response, leading to digestive issues, headaches, joint pain or skin problems. Identifying and managing food allergies and sensitivities is crucial to maintaining good health and avoiding adverse reactions.

What Are the Causes of Food Allergies and Sensitivities?

Genetics: Family history plays a role in the likelihood of developing food allergies or sensitivities.
Immune System Dysfunction: In food allergies, the immune system mistakenly identifies certain proteins in foods as harmful, triggering a reaction.
Leaky Gut Syndrome: A compromised gut lining can increase sensitivity to certain foods, leading to food intolerances and sensitivities.
Gastrointestinal conditions: certain conditions, such as celiac conditions, such as celiac disease or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can make you more prone to food sensitivities.

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What are common food allergy symptoms?

Symptoms can include hives, swelling, stomach cramps, nausea, difficulty breathing, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis.

What’s the difference between a food allergy and food sensitivity?

Food allergies cause an immediate immune response, while food sensitivities cause a delayed reaction that often manifests as digestive discomfort or skin issues.

How are food allergies diagnosed?

Food allergies are diagnosed through skin prick tests, blood tests, or elimination diets to identify trigger foods.

Can food sensitivities be reversed?

Improving gut health through prebiotics, probiotics, dietary changes, and avoiding trigger foods can help reduce food sensitivities over time.

What is an elimination diet?

An elimination diet involves removing certain foods from your diet for a period of time and then gradually reintroducing them to identify any sensitivities or allergies.

Food Allergies and Sensitivity

What Are Food Allergies and Sensitivities?

What Are the Causes of Food Allergies and Sensitivities?

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