What’s the difference between a food allergy, a food sensitivity and a food intolerance? Knowing the difference can be the key to improving health problems.

The main difference between a food allergy vs a food intolerance is a food allergy causes activation of IgE antibodies to a protein found in food following ingestion. It is the protein component found in food that the immune system creates antibodies. Food allergies involve the immune system. And are often much more severe, sometimes causing life-threatening health conditions. Food intolerances are usually caused by a functional digestive weakness or enzyme deficiency.

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5-8% of UK children have a proven food allergy. It’s also believed that around 1 in every 55 children has a peanut allergy. Many other children also have food intolerances. So, whilst rare, it’s possible that you may need to know about food allergies in children if you are a babysitter. Importantly, you need to know the difference between allergies and intolerances, what the child you are babysitting can and can’t eat, and what you should do in the event of a reaction.

Here I will help you understand the difference and show you how to solve food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances in the best possible way.

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Food allergies occur when your immune system becomes confused. Instead of ignoring harmless food proteins, it triggers a reaction, which leads to the release of a chemical called histamine. It is histamine that causes the classic allergy symptom of hives or swelling. A severe allergic reaction is called anaphylaxis, and this can be life threatening.

Weight gain, autoimmunity, headaches, sleep issues, digestive issues, chronic fatigue, and other conditions are often the result of a hidden food allergy.