How can
food intolerance affect me and my diet?
Experts estimate that
food intolerances affect as many as 1 in 10 people.
Not exact matches
Globally, over 220 million people suffer from
food allergies and most countries report an increase in incidence.26 It is predicted that by 2050 the number of patients
affected by allergic diseases in Australia will increase by 70 % to 7.7 million.27 By 2021, the markets for naturally healthy (US$ 291 billion),
food intolerance (US$ 42 billion) and organic products (US$ 45 billion) are expected to have grown at up to 4.5 % compound annual growth rate (CAGR).28
Individuals with Celiac disease, gluten
intolerance, and gluten sensitivities are
affected by consuming
food with gluten protein present.
In addition to the direct emotional responses a child can display in reaction to discomfort, the brain — and hence behavior — can be
affected chemically by
food intolerance reactions.
Lactose
intolerance, due to the absence or deficiency of the enzyme lactase in the digestive tract,
affects somewhere between 15 - 75 % of all adults depending on race,
food habits and gut health.
The number of pets
affected by
food allergies and
intolerances has even converged with that of humans.
Food intolerances cause a cascade of health issues, including leaky gut, immune reactions, and chronic inflammation, which
affect metabolism.
The nature of the
food intolerance will significantly
affect the steps you take.
And you don't need to have an official
intolerance for a
food to
affect you.
A final thought regarding your itchy kittys that may unconventional is a
food intolerance that typically
affects the face / neck and ears in cats.
A
food intolerance usually
affects the cat's gastrointestinal tract instead of causing itching and scratching or hair loss.
Learn about the warning signs, symptoms, and treatments of pet
food allergies and
food intolerance in cats and the
affect on your cat