Food Intolerance FAQs (5)
Can you tell me if my symptoms are caused by food intolerance?
There is a list of symptoms, both physical and mental, given on this site which can tell you what types of problems have, for some individuals, been found to be caused by food intolerance or food allergy problems. I am, however, not able to comment on whether any symptoms you may have are caused by food problems.
As each individual is unique and the causes of illness can be diverse and complex your first port of call must always be your doctor.
Is it possible to be intolerant of oranges, oats, carrots, lamb, rice, apples etc...?
Intolerance can take place to any food or substance within a food.
Why am I intolerant of oranges, oats, carrots, lamb, rice, apples etc...?
The mechanics of what actually causes food intolerance are not known. It has been suggested that some types are inherited, some as a result of a breakdown in the body's detoxification system, a lack of certain enzymes and so on.
At what age do symptoms occur?
They can occur at any age.
They can also be short term problems or lifelong conditions.
If not identified early on then they can lead to more serious problems in later life: for example, colitis in a child that is caused by milk intolerance can lead to Crohn's disease in adulthood.
You can find out more in Change Your Diet and Change Your Life.