Some individuals may experience an uncomfortable, and even risky, physical reaction after ingesting some meals. These reactions can either be a food allergy or food intolerance.

Food allergy is an immune system reaction where the body’s defence mechanism misinterprets proteins or other foods as threats.

The symptoms of food allergies are more severe than food intolerances and are sometimes life-threatening. Some types of food are responsible for food allergies: Eggs, Wheat, Fish, Milk, Soy, Peanuts, Shellfish, Cashews and Walnuts.

On the other hand, food intolerances cause undesirable and frustrating symptoms like gastrointestinal discomfort but do not involve the immune system. It occurs when the body cannot properly break down a certain food or ingredient. A common example is lactose intolerance. The symptoms may be inconvenient and uncomfortable but are not life-threatening.

Laboratory diagnosis for assessing allergy and intolerance is through a full body allergy test which determines how well the immune system responds to specific meals.

Have you ever noticed an inconvenience after taking a certain meal? This is the best way to know why your body system reacts and the foods to avoid.

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