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When you are told that you might have a food intolerance or food allergy, how do you actually figure out which one you have? Typically, to determine which parts of your diet are causing the problem, a food intolerance diet is started. This means restricting what you eat and slowly introducing new foods. To stay on track, a food journal is used. Other key players in your food intolerance success include a nutritionist, primary care doctor, and a life coach.
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What are food allergy and food intolerance?
Food allergy and food intolerance are not the same thing. Food allergy means that your immune system attacks the food because it is mistaken for an invading organism. Whereas, food intolerance (typically, lactose intolerance) is a difficulty in digesting that type of food due to insufficient secretiion of digestive enzymes (lactase, in the case of lactose intolerance).
Can your hands swell from a food allergy or intolerance?
Yes, a food allergy or food intolerance can produce hand swelling in some (but not all) sensitive people.
Can you be allergic to food coloring?
Yes, you can have an allergy (or intolerance) to food colorings.
What is a a negative reaction to food not brought about by the immune system?
The answer is "Food Intolerance"
Lactose intolerance is related to which of these food groups?
milk
What cause food intolerance?
The first cause of food intolerance associated with the what you eat or the way you eat is eating too much of the same food too often. The next cause of food intolerance associated with what you eat or the way you eat is eating too many foods that contain additives, preservatives colouring agents and flavour enhancers.
What kind of testing is done for food intolerance?
Food intolerance tests are tests to help determine what foods a person has an intolerance to. The test is a blood test that checks for IgG antibodies in the body. The opinion on these type of tests vary widely with some favoring them and others not.
Can you have an allergic reaction to grapes?
Yes, you can. It may be an allergy or a food intolerance.
Can you put ten pounds on in one week?
Some people can, especially if they have food intolerance or food allergy and a predisposition to fluid retention after consuming the food trigger or allergen. Many people have food intolerance or masked/hidden/addictive allergies without being aware of it. .
How do food allergies and food intolerances differ?
While food allergies involve the immune system, food intolerance is not related to the immune system.
Are bacteria and viruses responsible for most cases of food intolerance?
No, bacteria and viruses are not responsible for most cases of food intolerance. Food intolerance primarily arises from the body's inability to properly digest certain foods, often due to enzyme deficiencies or sensitivities, rather than infections caused by bacteria or viruses. Common examples include lactose intolerance and gluten sensitivity. In contrast, bacteria and viruses are more commonly associated with foodborne illnesses and infections.
If you have a wheat intolerance which is not coeliac can you get food products on prescription?
Yes, i think so.
