Exploring Food Sensitivities 

This week at One Agora, we look more at food sensitivities. What they are and what causes them.
Here are some intriguing facts about food sensitivities:
Delayed Reaction: Unlike allergies that often cause immediate symptoms, food sensitivities can result in delayed reactions, making them harder to pinpoint.
Diverse Symptoms: Food sensitivities can manifest in a wide range of symptoms, from digestive issues and skin problems to mood changes and joint pain.
Non-Immunoglobulin Response: Unlike allergies, which involve the immune system's IgE antibodies, food sensitivities usually don't trigger an immunoglobulin response.
Gluten Sensitivity Spectrum: Gluten sensitivity exists on a spectrum, ranging from celiac disease (autoimmune) to non-celiac gluten sensitivity (less severe digestive symptoms).
Leaky Gut Connection: Some researchers suggest that a "leaky gut" may play a role in food sensitivities, allowing undigested particles to enter the bloodstream and trigger reactions.
Cross-Reactivity: Cross-reactivity can occur when proteins in one food resemble those in another, leading to reactions in sensitive individuals. For example, someone allergic to birch pollen might react to certain fruits due to protein similarity.
Individualized Responses: Food sensitivity reactions vary greatly among individuals, making it challenging to predict which foods will cause issues.
Elimination Diets: Elimination diets involve temporarily removing potential trigger foods from your diet and then reintroducing them one by one to identify sensitivities.
Gut Microbiome Influence: The composition of your gut microbiome may influence how your body reacts to certain foods, possibly contributing to food sensitivities.
Mind-Gut Connection: Emerging research suggests a link between the gut and brain, implying that food sensitivities might influence mood and cognitive function.
Prevalence Increase: The prevalence of food sensitivities appears to be increasing, possibly due to changes in diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors.
If you have questions about food intolerances or leaky gut, please reach out to us at One Agora Health.
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