Food allergies affect millions of people around the world, and yet, there are still many
misconceptions and myths surrounding them. I want to tackle some of the most common food
allergy myths and provide accurate information to help you better understand these conditions.
Contact me to find out how I can help you de-bunk these myths.changing your environment.
Myth #1 Food allergies and intolerances/sensitivities are the same.
Myth #2 It’s ok to use antihistamines (Benadryl first-line) when someone has a food allergy reaction and then wait to see if they “really” need epinephrine.
Myth #3 Food allergy test alone yields the diagnosis.
Myth #4 Food allergies are always outgrown.
Myth #5 Small amounts of allergenic foods are safe.
Myth #6 Natural or Organic foods don’t cause food allergies
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Myth #7 Cooking the foods can eliminate the food allergies.
Myth #8 It’s fine to avoid the food for a while and then introduce a small amount at home to see if there is a reaction.
Myth #9 Food allergies only develop in childhood.
Myth #10 Previous reaction severity predicts future reactions.
Myth #11 The higher the numbers on a food allergy test indicate “more severe allergy.”