ALLERGY
Examples include:-
- Infants with eczema
- Those with hayfever, asthma
Common allergens include eggs, nuts, seafood, wheat, soy and milk
INTOLERANCE
Can happen at any age
Symptoms may include hives, headache, IBS,
Might be natural chemicals and additives, or foods such as milk, wheat and soy.
COELIAC DISEASE
- Has a definitive diagnostic test
Only requires a small mount of gluten to demonstrate symptoms
Blood tests for Coeliac MUST be done whilst consuming Gluten
It is a LIFE-LONG condition
CROHNS OR COLITIS
Can cause symptoms that impact upon your life
There are many nutritional implications of having these conditions which affect how effective your body is at processing Vitamins and Minerals
SPEAK TO A DIETITIAN FOR GUIDANCE