First, what is lactose intolerance? Simply put, it is the inability to digest the lactose which is present in most dairy products. Lactose intolerance can be very unpleasant, and symptoms may include abdominal pain and swelling, flatulence, diarrhoea, and other symptoms. This is a relatively common disorder affecting about 65% of the global population, although […]
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These allergies may be broadly classified as either immunoglobulin (Ig)E-mediated or non-IgE-mediated reactions, with the former being more rapid in onset, usually presenting within minutes of ingestion. Food allergies are quite distinct from food intolerance, where the latter develops as a result of difficulties in digesting certain types of foods that lead to unpleasant intestinal […]
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