Food Allergies

Allergies have a strong connection to the immune system. Food allergies happen when the immune system overreacts to some proteins in the food we eat. Most food allergies are caused by peanuts, shellfish, eggs, tree nuts and cow’s milk. 

Currently, there is no cure for food allergies. The best course of action is to avoid the offending food. Eating more fiber may help reduce the risk and symptoms of food allergies. Research shows that fiber helps promote and protect a healthy gut microbiota population. The gut microbiota works together with the immune system to protect against life-threatening allergic responses.

过敏与免疫系统之间有着很大的关联。当免疫系统对食物中的某些蛋白质发生过度反应时，就会出现食物过敏。大多数的食物过敏，是由花生、贝类、蛋类、坚果和牛奶引起的。

目前，食物过敏无法治愈。最好的方法就是避免摄取会造成过敏的食物。多吃纤维可帮助降低食物过敏的风险，以及减轻食物过敏的症状。研究表明，纤维有助于促进和保护健康的肠道微生物群。肠道微生物群能够与免疫系统协同工作，以防止危及生命的过敏反应。