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Ask Dr. Lo Are Food Allergies Affecting You?

by Dr. Thomas K. Lo Food allergies happen when your body’s defense system, called the immune system, triggers immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies to bind with a food protein (the allergen). This activates cells throughout the body to release large amounts of chemicals such as histamine. Allergic reactions can occur throughout the body: the respiratory system,…

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