Food Allergies occur when the individual has a reaction to a certain food. In some cases a life threatening reaction called anaphylaxis may occur as a result of ingesting or just touching an allergic food.
The top eight foods causing allergic reactions include:
Gluten has also been associated with serious reactions in some people, especially those with celiac disease, a digestive disorder.
Approximately 2 million people in the United States have this condition.
Gluten is a protein that occurs in grains such as wheat, barley, and rye. |