Dr. Stukus explains the differences between food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities, emphasizing that food allergies involve an immune response, intolerances relate to digestion difficulties, and sensitivities lack a clear medical definition. The chapter discusses various testing methods for food allergies, highlighting the limitations of skin and blood tests, and the importance of oral food challenges. It also explores the prevention of food allergies, debunking misconceptions and recommending early introduction of allergenic foods.
Food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities can occur towards nearly any food. These adverse food reactions can have a negative impact on health so it is important that they are correctly diagnosed and managed. Unfortuantely, there is A LOT of misleading information about this topic.
On this week's episode of the podcast, Dr. David Stukus joins us to discuss the science behind these topics. In this episode we discuss:
- The difference between food allergy, intolerance, and sensitivity
- How to test allergies, and intolerances
- IgE testing, IgG testing, MRT,
- The dangers of screening for food allergies and intolerances
- Growing out of allergies vs. treating them
- FPIES: What it is and what to do
- Why excessive cleanliness might increase allergy risk
- The relationship between food allergies and eczema
and more!
This episode is PACKED with useful information that you don't want to miss.
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