Cashew nut
Cashew nut intolerance is a condition where individuals experience difficulty digesting cashew nuts, leading to gastrointestinal discomfort. This intolerance is distinct from a cashew nut allergy, which involves an immune system response and can cause more severe reactions. People with cashew nut intolerance typically experience digestive symptoms after consuming cashews....
Description
Cashew nut intolerance involves the digestive system’s inability to properly process cashew nuts, resulting in discomfort and various symptoms. This is a non-immune response, unlike a cashew nut allergy, which is an immune reaction to proteins in cashews, potentially causing severe symptoms like hives, swelling, or anaphylaxis. Cashew nut intolerance generally leads to milder, primarily digestive-focused symptoms and does not involve the immune system.
- Bloating and gas
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Headaches
If you regularly experience digestive discomfort such as bloating, abdominal pain, or diarrhea after eating cashew nuts, it may be wise to consider a test for cashew nut intolerance. This is particularly important if these symptoms disrupt your daily activities or if the specific cause of your discomfort is unclear, as it could be indicative of other dietary sensitivities or health issues.
Managing cashew nut intolerance involves avoiding or limiting cashew nuts in your diet. Since cashews are commonly used in snacks, desserts, and as a dairy alternative in vegan products, it’s important to read food labels carefully. Seek alternative nuts or seeds that do not cause discomfort, such as almonds or pumpkin seeds. For nutrients typically found in cashew nuts, like healthy fats and minerals, include other sources in your diet. Consulting with a dietitian can help ensure a balanced diet while avoiding cashew nuts. Additionally, keeping a food diary can be beneficial in identifying other potential food intolerances and in tracking dietary adjustments.
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Do you have hypersensitivity to certain foods? Symptoms of food intolerance, unlike instant allergic reactions, can occur hours to days later, making it difficult to connect symptoms with the foods you’ve eaten. GetTested’s Food Intolerance Test analyses IgG4 antibodies for 80 different foods commonly involved in hypersensitivity reactions.
99.99 EUR
240 items
Lab Test
Blood
GetTested’s Food Intolerance Test 240 items analyzes IgG4 antibodies for 240 different foods often involved in hypersensitivity reactions. Unlike allergic reactions that are instant, symptoms from food intolerance can occur hours to days later, making it difficult to link to the foods you’ve eaten.
289.99 EUR
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