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Diet & Nutrition

Allergy & intolerance

An estimated 2% of adults and 2% to 8% of children are truly allergic to certain foods. Research also shows that an even greater number of people are sensitive to some of the foods they eat.

But what's the difference between a true allergy and an intolerance?

Which foods cause allergic reactions? When does an allergy start to show? Can one prevent the development of an allergy? And how can it be treated? Get all the info you need on food allergies right here.

Food intolerance

What's the difference between a food allergy and food intolerance? Which foods are to blame? And how is an intolerance diagnosed? We answer all your questions on food intolerance.