Food Allergy

Food allergies affect a large number of people to a greater or lesser extent. Some people suffer from medically recognised allergies that produce immediate symptoms caused by inflammation and can be detected by skin reactions. Others suffer from slower acting allergies that may be detected through blood testing. Select a topic below to find out about the key issues, including nutritional guidelines for those suffering from allergy.

For more about food allergies see the "Don't miss..." sections below that explain food allergies, run through the different types of test that are available for food allergies, explain gluten intolerance and lactose intolerance.