Nickel Allergy and other Food Sensitivities
Genetic links to food sensitivities.
Hi there,
There is nothing more frustrating than feeling unwell due to a food sensitivity and not being able to identify the culprit.
Problems with a single food can usually be figured out fairly quickly. However, issues with multiple foods can be more difficult to pinpoint. For example, if you don't feel well a few hours after eating spaghetti and meatballs, it could be the gluten in the wheat or the high histamine content of the pasta sauce.
This week's new article is on nickel allergy. If you get a skin rash from wearing a watch or jewelry, this is a good indication of a nickel allergy. However, consuming foods high in nickel or foods/drinks that have been stored in stainless steel can also cause systemic reactions.
A day or two after posting the nickel article, I received emails from two members who had been dealing with nickel allergies for years. They provided suggestions for improving the article, which I greatly appreciate. If you are an expert in a field, please don't hesitate to reach out with suggestions if I have missed something important in an article or included something irrelevant. Your feedback helps make the article better for everyone.
Food sensitivities can be frustrating. Although your genes may not definitively identify the problematic foods, they may point you in the right direction or help rule out potential culprits.
I hope this finds you happy and healthy,
Debbie Moon
Nickel Allergy: Genetics, causes, natural solutions
Key takeaways:
~ Nickel allergy is very common and causes a rash after contact.
~ Systemic reactions can occur with foods higher in nickel, causing gastrointestinal issues, headaches, and eczema.
~ Genes play a role in susceptibility to nickel allergy.
~ A couple of natural supplements may help with reactions.
Genetic reasons why Low FODMAPs isn’t working for you (Sucrase Isomaltase Gene)
Don’t you hate it when the solution to a health problem works for everyone else but not you? The FODMAPs diet is a great IBS diet — for many people. But your genes make you unique, and your IBS issue may not have the same root cause as others.
This article digs into the research on how genetic variants that decrease a specific digestive enzyme can cause IBS. Included are links to check your genetic data to see if this could apply to you.
Lactose Intolerance Genes
Key takeaways:
~ Your genes control whether you will likely produce lactase as an adult.
~ It’s easy to check your 23 and Me raw data to see if you are likely lactose intolerant.
~ Even if you don’t produce lactase, your gut bacteria make it possible to break down some dairy.