Allergies and Intolerances
What's the difference between an allergy and an intolerance? A food allergy occurs when an allergen is absorbed into the blood and causes a reaction from the immune system and the response is fairly rapid. A food intolerance is a term used to describe a less severe reaction to food, which often has a delayed response. Food allergens can be life threatening and the only way p ...
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