Articles Tagged “food intolerance”

Key takeaways An elimination diet should be targeted, time-limited and followed by planned reintroduction. Broad or prolonged restriction can create nutritional, social and psychological harm. Possible severe allergy, coeliac disease or complex symptoms...

Key takeaways A food allergy involves the immune system, while an intolerance usually affects digestion. Breathing difficulty, throat swelling, faintness or a rapidly worsening reaction requires emergency help. Diagnosis should rely on a careful history...