Food intolerances can be confusing to navigate, which is why guidelines recommend seeing a specialist food intolerance dietitian in order to effectively support you.
Food intolerance is caused by the digestive system’s response to food. It occurs when you are unable to properly break down the food. It can be caused by an enzyme deficiency, sensitivity to food additives or reactions to naturally occurring chemicals in foods. Often, people can eat small amounts of the food without causing problems. For example, lactose intolerance happens when the enzyme which breaks down lactose is not present in the digestive system. Intolerance can also be in reaction to a multitude of chemicals which either occur naturally in food or are added to foods during processing (e.g., histamines, salicylates and sulphites). If you experience tummy pain, bloating, wind, or diarrhoea after eating, it could be due to a food intolerance.
We are experts in helping determine whether a specific food or component really doesn’t agree with you or whether there is actually another cause for your gut symptoms, such as IBS. We have experts in this field, so get in touch if you’d like to book a consultation!
