Why are food allergies becoming more frequent?

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Why are food allergies becoming more frequent? Jan 24, 2019 0:20:18 GMT micromaniac likes this

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Post by neket on Jan 24, 2019 0:20:18 GMT

There is no single explanation, but science has some theories.

One is that improved hygiene is to blame, as children are not getting as many infections.

Parasitic infections, in particular, are normally fought by the same mechanisms involved in tackling allergies. With fewer parasites to fight, the immune system turns against things that should be harmless.

Another idea is that vitamin D can help our immune system develop a healthy response, making us less susceptible to allergies. Most populations around the world do not get enough vitamin D for several reasons, including spending less time in the sun.

micromaniac Mid-level member Posts: 11	Why are food allergies becoming more frequent? Mar 29, 2019 18:23:19 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by micromaniac on Mar 29, 2019 18:23:19 GMT A more sterile envoronment is also to blame. Children frequently in contact with pets or livestock and coming from larger families are less likely to develop allergies.

neket Full member Posts: 13	Why are food allergies becoming more frequent? Jul 9, 2019 20:38:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by neket on Jul 9, 2019 20:38:17 GMT I think that the key expression here is 'environmental triggers'. Have we simply become too clean? Are we using too many antibiotics? Is this changing the 'good' bacteria in our gut?

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Why are food allergies becoming more frequent? Jul 18, 2019 23:16:19 GMT

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Post by micromaniac on Jul 18, 2019 23:16:19 GMT

More than 10 percent of adults now have allergic reactions to one or more foods, according to a new study that involved survey results from more than 40,000 people. And about half of those allergies developed during adulthood.

neket Full member Posts: 13	Why are food allergies becoming more frequent? Dec 8, 2019 23:51:57 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by neket on Dec 8, 2019 23:51:57 GMT All allergies are rising — including skin and respiratory afflictions — though none as rapidly or with as much risk of anaphylaxis as those involving food.

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Why are food allergies becoming more frequent? Apr 18, 2020 23:34:48 GMT

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Post by micromaniac on Apr 18, 2020 23:34:48 GMT

One theory is that parents today are avoiding introducing their children to potentially allergenic foods, meaning that children react increasingly abnormally to the allergens once they do encounter them at an older age.

neket Full member Posts: 13	Why are food allergies becoming more frequent? Jul 20, 2020 22:28:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by neket on Jul 20, 2020 22:28:16 GMT All children should be tested for nut allergies - and if they turn out to be allergic, start carrying an injector of their own.

micromaniac Mid-level member Posts: 11	Why are food allergies becoming more frequent? Oct 12, 2020 22:13:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by micromaniac on Oct 12, 2020 22:13:54 GMT Altered gut bacterial species due to low-fibre diets and widespread antibiotic usage may alter the body’s immune function and create an allergy.