Hidden food allergy (food intolerance)

Hidden food allergy (food intolerance)

What is the difference between Food Intolerance and typical Food Allergies?

• In typical food allergies, when the body receives an allergen, an immediate, severe reaction occurs. This may include symptoms such as hives all over the body or even anaphylactic shock and difficulty breathing.
• In food intolerance, the patient may not show symptoms immediately, but rather will experience symptoms when they repeatedly consume that type of food until their body can no longer eliminate the excessive amount of independent antibodies. This triggers a cascade of inflammation in various organs in the body, resulting in chronic symptoms that can be difficult to detect, such as headaches, diarrhea, bloating, chronic cough, hives, and edema.

The cause of food intolerance

The causes of hidden food allergies are primarily related to a condition called "leaky gut." This is when the gut lining is damaged by food that is not beneficial or contains contaminants, as well as other factors such as stress, infections, poor liver function, malnutrition, and poorly chewed food. This causes gaps in the gut wall, allowing molecules that are not fully digested or foreign substances to seep through into the bloodstream.

Symptoms of hidden food allergies include:

• Muscular and skeletal problems such as joint pain, muscle weakness, cramps, and rheumatoid arthritis.
• Skin problems such as chronic sores, hardening of the skin, itching rash, and blisters.
• Respiratory problems such as allergies, asthma, chronic cough, and sinusitis.
• Neurological problems such as ADHD, migraines, lack of concentration, depression, and insomnia.

What are the benefits of testing for hidden food allergies?

Everyone has food allergies in their body, but some people may show symptoms while others may not. Those who do not show symptoms have a much higher risk because we cannot know what type of hidden food allergy we have. Therefore, we should prioritize our health by getting tested for hidden food allergies.

Testing for "hidden food allergies" can help you know in advance what type of allergy or risk you have for food allergies. This will help you avoid and plan your nutrition intake to be as complete and comprehensive as possible while preventing serious diseases that may occur.

With good intentions, the Department of Geriatric Medicine