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Food Allergy & Intolerance<\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”darkgreen”]A food allergy is a reaction of the immune system to certain substances in foods. In this process, the body makes antibodies against proteins in those foods. These proteins, which can cause allergic reactions, are called allergens. There is usually a reaction within the hour.<\/p>\n

A food intolerance is a non-allergic food hypersensitivity. In this case, no antibodies are formed, but the body has difficulty digesting certain foods. The substances that cause symptoms in an intolerance are also called “triggers. Symptoms associated with a food allergy or intolerance may include an itchy rash, abdominal pain, diarrhea, breathing difficulties,…[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1712754270269{margin-top: 0% !important;}” el_class=”darkgreen”][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_single_image image=”6876″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1746477094777{margin-top: 5% !important;padding-top: 3% !important;padding-bottom: 5% !important;background-color: #542623 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”opensans white”]<\/p>\n

Some food intolerances in the spotlight<\/h2>\n

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Lactose<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”textjustify white” css=”.vc_custom_1710409247275{margin-top: 1% !important;}”]Lactose or milk sugar, a disaccharide, is found in most dairy products and is broken down in the body by the enzyme lactase. When one has difficulty digesting lactose or milk sugar, it is called a lactose-intolerance.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More info” style=”custom” custom_background=”#87bfd3″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”round” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fb2b.revogan.be%2Fen%2Fscience-hub%2Ffood-allergy-intolerance%2Flactose%2F|title:Lactose”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”opensans white” css=”.vc_custom_1708518898037{margin-bottom: 0% !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Gluten<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”textjustify white” css=”.vc_custom_1708955480565{margin-top: 1% !important;}”]Gluten is a protein found in certain grains that is difficult to digest. It causes symptoms for some people. So what is the difference between a gluten sensitivity and gluten intolerance?[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More info” style=”custom” custom_background=”#87bfd3″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”round” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fb2b.revogan.be%2Fen%2Fscience-hub%2Ffood-allergy-intolerance%2Fgluten%2F|title:Gluten”][vc_column_text el_class=”textjustify white” css=”.vc_custom_1708955616985{margin-top: 1% !important;}”][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”opensans white” css=”.vc_custom_1708638701788{margin-bottom: 0% !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Complex Carbohydrates<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”textjustify white” css=”.vc_custom_1708528237240{margin-top: 1% !important;}”]Fructans and galactans are multiple carbohydrates that are difficult to digest and can cause intestinal problems.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More info” style=”custom” custom_background=”#87bfd3″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”round” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fb2b.revogan.be%2Fen%2Fscience-hub%2Ffood-allergy-intolerance%2Fcomplex-carbohydrates%2F|title:Complex%20carbohydrates”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”opensans white” css=”.vc_custom_1708518928245{margin-bottom: 0% !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Histamine<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”textjustify white” css=”.vc_custom_1746523381528{margin-top: 1% !important;}”]Histamine has a regulatory function in our body and is important in our immune system. How is it that this substance is necessary in our body, yet it can cause symptoms?[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More info” style=”custom” custom_background=”#87bfd3″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”round” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fb2b.revogan.be%2Fen%2Fscience-hub%2Ffood-allergy-intolerance%2Fhistamine%2F|title:Histamine”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”35″ equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1746528010361{margin-top: 3% !important;margin-bottom: 0% !important;padding-bottom: 3% !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_btn title=”Back to SCIENCE HUB” style=”custom” custom_background=”#1f5740″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”round” align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1748250454964{margin-right: 15px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fb2b.revogan.be%2Fen%2Fscience-hub%2F|title:science%20hub”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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