Common Allergies To Food Additives
A food allergy is an exaggerated immune response triggered by eggs, peanuts, milk, or some other specific food.
Alternative Names
Allergy to food
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Normally, your body's
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Food Allergies
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
An allergy is an immune reaction to a foreign antigen (often protein) - in this case, to a food item.Do you start itching whenever you eat peanuts?... Read more »
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