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What’s the difference between an allergy and an intolerance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Food allergies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allergy is a hypersensitivity reaction of the immune system to a protein, called an allergen. Allergy is triggered when an ingested food is considered by the immune system to be an enemy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This reaction may be immediate or delayed, i.e. it may be instantaneous, or it may occur without warning at some point in your life. For example, you may have eaten shrimps for years without any problems, and then suddenly your body reacts to this food, even though it has been known and accepted by your body until now <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can be limited, i.e. confined to a single local reaction (e.g. diarrhea), or generalized, i.e. several symptoms, such as headaches, nausea, itchy skin for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common food allergies are: peanuts, eggs, milk, mustard, seafood, fish, sesame seeds and soy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food intolerances<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the case of food intolerance, the immune system is not involved. Instead, it’s the digestive system that reacts. Symptoms can, however, resemble those of allergic reactions. It’s a reaction of your digestive system to a type of food you eat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common intolerances are due to gluten (a protein found in the germ and husk of certain cereals) and lactose (milk sugar).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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How do I know if I have a food intolerance? What are the symptoms? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Food intolerance is responsible for a variety of symptoms, mainly digestive: abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea. These symptoms can resemble those caused by an allergy, although they are generally less intense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But listen to your body, because other reactions to food can also be signs of intolerance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n