Other Common Food Intolerances

Among the most common food intolerances are those mentioned above. People may also be intolerant to a wide variety of different foods and ingredients, including:

• Aspartame: It is an artificial sweetener. Despite contradictory findings, several researchers have found negative effects on sensitive people, including depression and irritability.
• Eggs: Even if they are not allergic to eggs, some people have trouble digesting egg whites. Symptoms of egg intolerance include diarrhea and abdominal pain.
• MSG: Also known as monosodium glutamate, is a flavor-enhancing additive in food. Although further study is required, several studies have indicated that excessive doses might result in chest pain, hives, and headache.
• Food colorings: Some people have been shown to have hypersensitive responses to food colorings such as Red 40 and Yellow 5. Hives, skin swelling, and stuffy nose are among the symptoms.
• Yeast: Symptoms are typically limited to the digestive system
• Sugar alcohols: Sugar alcohols are frequently used as calorie-free substitutes for sugar. Some people may get severe digestive problems with them, such as bloating and diarrhea.
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