What are type III IgG food intolerances?
Allergies are characterised by the presence of IgE antibodies in the blood, which are responsible for immediate, often severe reactions. For example, an allergy to peanuts. Intolerances are characterised by the presence of type III IgG antibodies. The reactions to an intolerance can occur from between 8 and 72 hours after consumption of the offending food or additive, so are more difficult to pinpoint. In more detail Food intolerances should not be confused with traditional food allergies. An allergy is a defence reaction by the body to a substance which enters it; the substance may be completely harmless. Typical symptoms of allergies include: • Swelling of the lips • Difficulty breathing • Sneezing attacks • Rashes The reaction normally occurs a short time after consumption of the offending food, which can be easily recognized as the culprit. Traditional food allergies are relatively rare and only affect a small percentage of the population. The ImuPro300 test is not designed to dete
