Food allergies may be overdiagnosed claim researchers

In a story from www.foodnavigator.com, researchers from Stanford University examined 72 studies of food allergies, but noted that although there is much interest in food allergies, there is no clear consensus on the most effective diagnostic approaches.

In fact, less than 50 percent of those with unclear symptoms who test positive for food allergies actually suffer from a food allergy, they wrote. And while avoiding certain foods may be less dangerous than risking a severe allergic reaction, the authors warn that inappropriate diagnosis could lead to unnecessary nutritional and social difficulties.

With thanks to www.foodnavigator.com.

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