Food allergies on the rise

by S. C.

Scientists have recently suggested that food additives, pollution and the everyday stresses of life have all contributed to the rise in numbers of sufferers, whose symptoms can often present in the form of bloating, irritable bowl syndrome (IBS) and, in some instances, even Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory bowel disease.

Janet Rhodes, from the firm which specialises in a range of food allergy and food intolerance products, said, “With evidence suggesting that more people are experiencing food intolerance than ever before, it is essential these sufferers take the right steps as soon as possible to control the symptoms. It is important to note that symptoms of food intolerance show a much slower reaction than food allergy, the reaction to the food taking place several hours or days later. This is different to food allergy, which produces a swift reaction from the immune system to a specific food, which can be life threatening.”

Research also suggests that food intolerance can often present itself in less obvious ways, such as through migraines, chronic fatigue, eczema, depression and joint pains.