Food allergies occur as a result of the body mounting an immune response to a protein, or allergen, contained within a particular food. Although the allergen will not harm you, the body sees it as a threat and reacts against it by releasing histamine. If you eat something that your body reacts to, your symptoms might range from hives to life threatening breathing difficulties. Common allergens include peanuts, shellfish, cow’s milk and gluten. We offer food allergy testing for over forty common food allergens, providing reassurance that we can confirm or reassure you about any food allergies you may be concerned about.
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