Allergy & Food Intolerance Explained

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Allergy and Food Intolerance

ABOUT ALLERGY & FOOD INTOLERANCE

What is an Allergy?

· True classic allergies can be life threatening in some individuals and can cause anaphylaxis.

· Typical allergy symptoms tend to be immediate and can take the form of swelling of lips or throat, skin rash or hives, vomiting or breathing problems.

· The symptoms may be caused by an IgE immune mechanism or an inflammatory response which is different to the IgG antibodies discussed below.

· If you suspect you have an allergy then your must consult your Doctor immediately.

· Details of a standard IgE antibody test

What is Food Intolerance?

· It is a delayed immune reaction to food allergens that may cause unpleasant symptoms

· The symptoms are caused by an non IgE (typically IgG) immune mechanism which is different to an classical allergy response involving an IgE reaction

· Ongoing research continues in these immune mechanisms

· It is associated with a wide range of recurrent, chronic conditions, and can involve many organ systems

· Some of the symptoms and conditions are listed above

· Food intolerance is unlikely to be life threatening

· Frequently common foods are usually implicated

· The reaction, symptom may be observed hours or several days after the offending food has been ingested

· Details of a standard IgG food intolerance test

Some Allergy & Intolerance Related Condition
Anxiety	Colitis	Diarrhoea	Inflammatory Bowel
Arthritis	Constipation	Ear Infection	Insomnia
Asthma	Crohn’s Disease	Eczema	Learning Disorders
Attention Deficit	Depression	Hay Fever	Multiple Sclerosis
Autism	Dermatitis	Food additives & asthma	Rhinitis & Sinus Problems
Bronchitis	Diabetes	Glue Ear	Sleep Disorders
Chronic Fatigue	Lethargy	Headaches	Tonsillitis
Coeliac/Celiac Disease	Irritable Bowel Syndrome	Immune Disorders	Urticaria

Is it common?

· 2% of the population suffer from food true classic allergies

· Whilst an estimated 10 to 20% of the population suffer from food intolerance

· It can affect anyone at any age

· Symptoms often occur some time after the food has been eaten

· It can be difficult to find the problem food without the use of advanced laboratory testing

· For example, the milk or bread eaten on one day could be the cause of joint pain three days later

· Some food intolerances are caused by an enzyme deficiency or chemical sensitivity

· Others are an immune response caused by food specific IgG antibodies

What may cause the problem?

The majority of food intolerances are a result of an immune response; this may have occurred because of other factors such as:

Ø Poor digestion

Ø Dysbiosis

Ø Candidiasis (yeast Infection)

Ø Parasites

Ø Intestinal infections

Ø Poorly balanced diet

Ø Intake of processed foods

Ø Intake of refined carbohydrates and sugar

Ø Increased intake of chemicals and toxins

Ø Alcohol consumption

Ø Effects of drugs and medications

Ø Increased gut permeability (leaky gut syndrome)

Ø Impaired adrenal function

Ø Mineral imbalance

Ø Mineral toxicity

Each individual has their own unique reaction to food. Antibodies against the food may appear in the blood. Production of Antibodies is one of the ways in which the body's immune system reacts to substances that adversely affect it. Antibodies are also known as "Immunoglobulin" or IgG, IgA, IgE, etc for short. Over time, the antibodies may form immune complexes, which can become deposited in joints and other organs and may be responsible for many of the symptoms that are seen in food intolerance.

More and more of us are having problems with ordinary food

· Allergy and food intolerance are increasingly common today

· Medical authorities believe that 2 in 10 people suffer from food intolerances

· Food intolerances can now easily be identified in individuals showing symptoms

· Using the latest laboratory technology only a pin-drop blood sample is required in most cases

· Call 0845 257 1091