What’s the difference between being allergic to a food and being sensitive or intolerant to it?
The difference between a food allergy and sensitivity is the body’s response. When you have a food allergy, your immune system causes the reaction. If you have a food sensitivity or intolerance, the reaction is triggered by the digestive system.
Food allergies occurs when your body reacts a certain protein in foods
(https://www.healthline.com/health/allergies/food-allergy-sensitivity-difference )
Food sensitivities and intolerances are more common than food allergies, according to the British Allergy Foundation. Neither involves the immune system. A food triggers intolerance in your digestive tract. As a result your body can’t properly break it down, or your body reacts to a food you’re sensitive to. For example, lactose intolerance is when your body can’t break down lactose, a sugar found in dairy products.
You may be sensitive or intolerant to a food for a few reasons. These include:
not having the right enzymes you need to digest a certain food
reactions to food additives or preservatives like sulfites, MSG, or artificial colors
pharmacological factors, like sensitivity to caffeine or other chemicals
sensitivity to the sugars naturally found in certain foods like onions, broccoli, or Brussels sprouts
Symptoms of food sensitivity vary. But the symptoms of intolerance are all digestive-related. These can include:
Gas and bloating
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Cramping
Nausea
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What is an allergic reaction?
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