Hypersensitivity means being highly sensitive or overly reactive to something, such as certain foods, substances, or situations. It can cause strong or intense reactions that may be inconvenient or uncomfortable. Full definition
While the cause of IBD is poorly understood, current evidence suggests that some type of hypersensitivity reaction in the GI tract of each affected pets is involved. (petpremium.com)
There are dog owners who have reservations on the use of rice bran and wheat because of the incidence of hypersensitivity reactions in dogs which are allergic to any of these ingredients. (dogfoodchat.com)
Tomato lectin is known to enter the blood stream relatively quickly in humans, while potato lectins have been found to irritate the immune system and produce symptoms of food hypersensitivity in both allergenic and non-allergenic patients. (functionalhealthnews.com)