Types of Food Reactions This section will break down the types of food reactions we can have with IBD and which ones you can improve over time. Below this reviews food sensitivity testing and why you can save your money to avoid a print out of your most commonly consumed foods. While food allergies you may need to avoid long term, many food intolerances can actually improve or resolve completely over time! Quick note on this- this refers to “general food intolerances” not the entire list of non-immune mediated reactions. Many of our patients report after working with us that many of the foods they thought were symptoms either- 1) actually weren’t the food trigger or 2) they resolve or reduce through working on changing the gut environment! This isn’t magic or anything crazy- but it does point to the power of supporting the microbiome. Immune Mediated- Allergies, Celiac, etc. IgE Mediated- Typically the response is immediate and can be severe Exposure to the food may increase severity of response ex. Food Allergies, Oral allergy syndrome, Acute urticaria Mixed IgE and non-IgE- ex. Atopic dermatitis Non-IgE Mediated- ex. Celiac disease, Food protein induced entercepathy (ongoing inflammation + irritation) Cell Mediated- […]
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