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Review
. 2024 Feb 1;54(2):27-31.
doi: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000997984.19998.cf.

Food intolerances

Mercedes Day  1 , Julia Kuzin, Michelle Spencer, Tara Hilliard, Priscila Phillips, Amy Moore
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Review

Food intolerances

Mercedes Day et al. Nursing. .

Abstract

Food intolerances are prevalent and often confused with food allergies. This article reviews the complex landscape of adverse reactions to food, distinguishing between immune-mediated responses (food allergies) and nonimmune reactions (food intolerances). It also explores specific food intolerances such as lactose intolerance, nonceliac gluten sensitivity, fructose intolerance, and salicylate sensitivity.

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