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How to diagnose Food Intolerance?
In our previous article we talked about food intolerance, It is estimated that around 20% of world’s population is 1. Have you ever wondered why some brands sell lactose free It’s all because kids generally suffer from Lactose Your child is at risk if he/she is a premature baby or you Symptoms often Symptoms begin a. b. c. d. e. f. g. If you feel your No treatment will 2. Gluten is the Celiac disease patients when exposed to gluten, their immune Non celiac intolerance is a mild gluten sensitivity and is Symptoms: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. The only cure is to 3. Caffeine is a People with a hypersensitivity to caffeine may experience a. b. c. d. e. f. They should eventually minimize their intake by 4. Salicylates are naturally found in plants as Symptoms: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Avoid foods high in salicylates like spices, coffee, raisins 5. Amines is produced Histamine Symptoms of a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. People with an a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. 6. FOODMAPS stands for They are poorly absorbed in the small intestine and travel Symptoms of a FODMAP intolerance include: a. b. c. d. e. This is common in a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. 7. Sulfites are Sulfite sensitivity Common symptoms of a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. They can cause One must avoid: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. These were some of the common food intolerances but there So stay alert and keep reading UNISED’s blogs because we care! #unisedinternational
its symptoms, causes, victims and types. We realised that food intolerance is a
very common happening but the most ignored one, which leads it to become food allergy.
It’s important to understand that food allergy can cause serious damage and may
prove fatal.
food intolerant. Nearly everyone at some point in their life has had an
unpleasant reaction to something they ate. Some people have specific food
intolerances out of which Lactose intolerance is most common. Let’s dive deeper
into specific food intolerances and find a way to fight it back.
Lactose:
milk? Why some kids vomit as soon as they drink milk or eat milk products?
Intolerance. Lactose is common sugar found in milk and dairy products. It
happens when small intestine doesn’t make enough of digestive, juice or enzyme
called Lactase which makes it difficult to digest Lactose.
have history of lactose intolerance.
begin to appear in white children after age 5. They appear in African-American
children as young as 2 years old.
about 30 minutes to 2 hours after having foods or drinks containing lactose.
Each child's symptoms may vary. Symptoms may include:
Upset
stomach or nausea
Cramps
Bloating
Belly
(abdominal) pain
Gas
Loose
stool or diarrhea
Vomiting,
happens more often to teens
child has lactose intolerance then confirm it by lactose tolerance test,
hydrogen breath test, Biopsy / disaccharidase test. Treatment will depend on your child's symptoms, age, and general health.
It will also depend on how severe the condition is.
help your child's body make more lactase. But you can manage your child's
symptoms with a diet that limits lactose. Your child may not have to stop eating
all foods with lactose. Your child's healthcare provider may also suggest your
child take lactase enzymes. You can even look for lactose-free and
lactose-reduced milk and milk products. These can be found at many food stores.
They are the same as regular milk and milk products. But they have the lactase
enzyme added to them.
Gluten:
general protein found in wheat, barley, rye and triticale. Gluten
intolerance is of three type - celiac, non-celiac intolerance and wheat
allergy.
system attacks small intestine and harms digestive system. Wheat allergy
patients have similar effect but wheat allergy happens due to generation of an
allergy-producing antibody to proteins in wheat.
caused in people without celiac or wheat allergy, but affects around 13% of the
population.
Bloating
Abdominal
pain
Diarrhea
or constipation
Headaches
Fatigue
Joint
pain
Skin
rash
Depression
or anxiety
Anemia
have gluten free diet by avoiding bread, pasta, cereals, beer, baked goods, crackers,
sauces, dressing and gravies, especially soy sauce.
Caffeine:
bitter chemical found in tea, coffee, soda beverages etc. Today there is no
escape from escape from caffeine because of its sleep and drowsiness reduction
tendencies. People easily consume upto four cups of coffee daily, however some
people show reaction even with small amounts.
the following symptoms after consuming even a small amount of caffeine:
Rapid heartbeat
Anxiety
Jitters
Insomnia
Nervousness
Restlessness
avoiding foods and beverages that contain caffeine, including coffee, soda,
energy drinks, tea and chocolate.
Salicylates:
a defence against environmental stressors like insects and disease or as food
preservative or in medicines. They are found in wide range of foods, including
fruits, vegetables, teas, coffee, spices, nuts and honey.
Stuffy
nose
Sinus
infections
Nasal
and sinus polyps
Asthma
Diarrhoea
Gut
inflammation (colitis)
Hives
and oranges, as well as cosmetics and medications that contain salicylate.
Amines:
by bacteria during fermentation and storage of food items. It is of various
types out of which Histamine is the most common one in terms of food
intolerance.
intolerance occurs due to impaired function of the enzymes responsible for
breaking down histamine — diamine oxidase and N-methyltransferase.
histamine intolerance include:
Flushing
of the skin
Headaches
Hives
Itching
Anxiety
Stomach
cramps
Diarrhea
Low
blood pressure
intolerance to histamine should avoid foods high in this natural chemical,
including:
Fermented
foods
Cured
meats
Dried
fruits
Citrus
fruits
Avocados
Aged
cheeses
Smoked
fish
Vinegar
Soured
foods like buttermilk
Fermented
alcoholic beverages like beer and wine
FOODMAPS:
fermentable oligo-, di-, mono-saccharides and polyols. They are a group
of short-chain carbohydrates found naturally in many foods that can cause digestive
distress.
to the large intestine, where they are used as fuel for the gut bacteria there
Bloating
Diarrhea
Gas
Abdominal pain
Constipation
people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Nearly 86% of people with IBS are
likely to have this intolerance. Hence they should have low FOODMAP diet, which
excludes:
Apples
Soft
cheeses
Honey
Milk
Artichokes
Bread
Beans
Lentils
Beer
Sulfites:
naturally found in grapes and aged cheeses but are mostly found as food
preservatives or in medicines.
is most common in people with asthma, though people without asthma can be
intolerant to sulfites as well.
sulfite sensitivity include:
Hives
Swelling
of the skin
Stuffy
nose
Hypotension
Flushing
Diarrhea
Wheezing
Coughing
airway constriction in asthmatic patients, and, in severe cases, it can lead to
life-threatening reactions. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandates that
the use of sulfites must be declared on the label of any food that contains
sulfites or where sulfites were used during the processing of food.
Dried fruit
Wine
Apple cider
Canned vegetables
Pickled foods
Condiments
Potato chips
Beer
Tea
Baked goods
are several more like Eggs, MSGs and Food Colourings etc. Food intolerant
people should consult doctors or dieticians and discuss their testing and
treatments because the pace with which it is growing, it is likely to surpass
the 20% percentage.
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