Food allergies

Food Intolerances: Classification of Allergies and Intolerances

Lactose intolerance, fructose malabsorption, food allergies, or celiac disease: They can cause similar symptoms but are based on different mechanisms. The term “food intolerance” serves as an umbrella term for these conditions. Food allergies involve the immune system. Nonallergic intolerances can occur, for example, when certain food components are not adequately digested or absorbed. Our

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Food allergies (NMA): causes, diagnosis and treatment

Dr. Michael Zechmann-Khreis 5. May 2025

In contrast to food intolerances , food allergies are immunologically mediated hypersensitivity reactions to certain food components, especially proteins. They can occur even when very small quantities (traces) are consumed and affect people of all ages. However, children are more frequently affected than adults. The most common triggers are peanuts and cow’s milk (in children)

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Food allergies

Food Intolerances: Classification of Allergies and Intolerances

Food allergies (NMA): causes, diagnosis and treatment

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