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FeaturedHow a Website Is Helping to Identify Food Intolerances

It’s estimated that around 20% of people in the world may have an intolerance, a reaction to food or other substances that gives the sufferer unpleasant symptoms that impact their quality of life. Intolerances can manifest themselves in the form of digestive discomfort, acne, headaches and a variety of other symptoms and they are often not responsive to treatment until you remove the source of the intolerance.



If you are suffering from an unexplained symptom, it’s important that you consult a medical professional in the first instance to rule out any underlying health condition. But that’s not always the case. As per the san diego product liability attorney, it could be something related to tainted or contaminated raw material. So, make sure you look into every aspect before moving forward.

Intolerance vs allergy

Allergies differ from intolerances because they can have a more severe impact on your health, some can even be life-threatening.



Food intolerances can be hard to diagnose because their symptoms are so varied, and how they manifest is quite an individual thing. If you have unexplained symptoms that your healthcare provider has been unable to diagnose, it’s possible that you have an intolerance.

Generally, a food intolerance will manifest within 48 hours of eating the food or coming into contact with the substance that is causing the problem. Common symptoms of food intolerances include:

  • Diarrhea
  • Bloating
  • Rashes
  • Headaches
  • Reflux
  • Skin flushing
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Fatigue
  • Runny nose

People can develop intolerances to almost anything, but some foods are more common culprits than others! Some of the most common intolerances are:



Dairy. An estimated 65% of the world’s population has trouble digesting lactose, which is found in dairy products like milk, cheese, cream and ice cream. If you are intolerant to dairy you are likely to have symptoms like bloating, nausea, gas and abdominal pain. If you suspect a dairy intolerance try cutting out these products or switching to an alternative such as oat or soy-based milk and cream.



Gluten. There are several conditions relating to gluten such as celiac disease and wheat allergy that may be serious and should be ruled out by a medical practitioner. However, between 0.5% and 13% of the population are estimated to have a non-celiac gluten sensitivity, which may cause digestive symptoms as well as depression and anxiety, anemia, joint pain and rashes. Gluten is found in products like bread, pasta, cereals, beer, baked goods and sauces (soy sauce is a common culprit).



Caffeine. People who are hypersensitive to caffeine may experience symptoms like rapid heartbeat, anxiety, jitters, insomnia and restlessness after ingesting coffee.




Intolerance Lab

Intolerancelab.co.uk has devised a way of testing for food and other intolerances using only strands of your hair, so there’s no need for a painful blood test! Once you send in your sample you will receive your results within three days, letting you know not only whether you have any intolerances (the test checks 350 food items and 350 non-food items) but also if you are deficient in any of the 85 vitamins and minerals that are essential for a healthy body.

Once you know what your intolerances are you can work to change your diet and ease your symptoms, without needing to take medication.

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