Food Sensitivities, Intolerances and
Allergies
The prevalence of food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances has risen dramatically in recent decades, affecting a growing portion of the population. Factors such as changes in diet, increased exposure to environmental toxins, alterations in gut microbiome diversity, and early-life antibiotic use are believed to contribute to this rise.
How can the functional medicine perspective help?
While conventional testing investigates allergies, intolerance and sensitivities are usually ignored. Food reactions can trigger digestive disturbances, immune system activation, inflammation, and a wide range of systemic symptoms, highlighting the importance of identifying and managing individual food triggers to support overall health and wellbeing. In fact, immunological research has linked certain food sensitivities to increased risk of developing a autoimmunity.