From only £1.99 per month
Become a Member TodayPlease note that our website is concerned only with food intolerances and certain autoimmune conditions and specific medical conditions. It explicitly does not deal with food allergies. The differences between these are considerable.
A food allergy causes an immune response where the body reacts against a food because it believes that food to be unsafe and rapid symptoms such as swelling or a rash occur. Occasionally, a severe reaction can cause anaphylactic shock which can be life-threatening within minutes. A further distinction is that someone with an allergy to a particular food must avoid all traces of that food. If you think you have a food allergy you must consult your doctor and not use our website except under the guidance of your medical adviser.
Food intolerance does not involve the immune system but is caused by the inability to digest particular foods. Symptoms may not be immediate but can be unpleasant and severe in some cases. Long-term health can be affected by intolerances but they are only rarely life-threatening. The quantities of a particular food that a person with an intolerance can eat will vary from person to person.