What is a food intolerance?   Food intolerance is used to describe many different conditions, where food causes unpleasant symptoms. It can happen each time that food is eaten, but are not a food allergy. A food intolerance is different from food allergy. Intolerances are not caused by the immune system and do not have the risk of a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).   How common is food intolerance? There are many different types of food intolerances which more commonly affect people than a food allergy. It is important to understand that not all reactions to food are because of a food allergy.   […]

What is the difference between food allergy and food intolerance?   Food allergy Food intolerance Description If you have a food allergy, it means your immune system reacts to a harmless food as if it’s toxic. Your body triggers an allergic reaction.  A food intolerance is a bad reaction to something you’ve eaten that does not involve your immune system.  Symptoms Symptoms of a food allergy usually develop a few seconds or minutes after eating the food. These may include: tingling or itching in your mouth itchy red rash  swelling of the face, mouth, throat or other areas of your body difficulty swallowing wheezing […]