A Review on Food Allergies

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Authors

  • S. S. Thorat
     College of Food Technology, Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani, Maharashtra - 431 402 ,IN
  • D. D. Wadikar
     DFRL, Mysore ,IN

Abstract

Hippocrates (460-375 B.C) noticed that cows' milk was associated with gastric upset and urticaria. Galen (130-200 A.D) noted intolerance to goat's milk and Lucretius (95-55 B.C.) observed that what is food to one may be fierce poison to other. Conceiving/keeping in mind Lucretius observation the food from ancient time is being cared for its sanitation to avoid its health-deteriorating effects. These health hazards occur due to varied reasons. And in this regard immune system of a person plays a pivotal role. Allergy is one of the health hazard which is generally regarded as any abnormal reaction of a person's immune system to a foreign substance e.g. pollen groin/food constituent.

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Published

2004-10-01

How to Cite

Thorat, S. S., & Wadikar, D. D. (2004). A Review on Food Allergies. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 41(10), 441–452. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.com/index.php/ijnd/article/view/6503

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Volume 41, Issue 10, October 2004

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Review Articles

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