No, we are not talking about burgers and pizzas.
Even healthy food can make you sick.
Food Intolerance
Not everything we eat may be friendly with our digestive system. Sometimes, our body may not have the required tools to process certain types of food, gradually manifesting as painful symptoms. Since these symptoms appear only after the particular food is consumed regularly or in large quantities, they often go unnoticed or hidden in the short term. You may be familiar with Lactose intolerance and Celiacs disease, among many other examples of food intolerance conditions.
How severe is food intolerance?
When symptoms due to intolerance to a particular food persist and are unidentified, they can stimulate the immune system to react in ways that are harmful to the body. In case of digestive disorders, these foods may damage the gut lining causing severe and painful chronic conditions. They impair the metabolic functioning of the body. Moreover, people with food intolerances are often deficient in a number of vital nutrients making them underweight and easily susceptible to communicable diseases.
Are you Allergic or Intolerant?
Allergic
Food allergy is an immediate and potentially severe reaction by your immune system to a certain type of food. Wheezing, itching, and rashes are typical symptoms or food allergy, leading to even lethal situations in some cases. The most common culprits for food allergy are fish, shellfish, peanuts, and eggs.
Intolerant
You are intolerant towards a particular food if you suffer from unpleasant yet delayed reactions to the type of food. The best solution to prevent the reactions is to simply avoid the food. Wheat, milk, and gluten are the most common causes for food intolerance. However, multiple foods can also trigger a reaction at the same time.
How can food intolerance be tested?
A simple food sensitivity test using a blood sample can tell you and us the exact cause of your symptoms. Our tests will enable us to easily detect the food that may be causing digestive enzyme disturbances. If any of the symptoms for food intolerance persist, a food sensitivity test is recommended to prevent the reactions from leading to chronic conditions.
Typical Symptoms
It may take up to 72 hours for the symptoms to show up, and may persist and develop into other conditions if ignored. Take a food sensitivity test TODAY!