Yeast Intolerance
Yeast is a type of fungi that thrives on sugar and is responsible for the production of gases as well as toxins such as gliotoxin, acetaldehyde, alcohol, zymosan and arabinitol. Otherwise, yeast is good for your health but very harmful if found in excess in your body. Normally, the fungus helps in the maintenance of a healthy digestive system. It is important to note that yeast in small quantities is good for your body particularly Candida which is the dominant yeast in the digestive tract. However, we develop yeast intolerance whenever Candida is in excess in our digestive systems. Some of the common signs of this type of intolerance include:
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Corn intolerance
Is it Corn Intolerance or Allergy?
For those with corn intolerance, finding food that is alright to eat can be difficult. The processed foods we eat on a regular basis, all contain some type of corn product. It may be in the form of corn syrup, vanilla, or corn starch. Many of those who are inflicted with this intolerance do not realize it. It needs to be understood that an intolerance to a food and allergy are two different things. Only a small percentage of the population is allergic to food items. It is still important, no matter which you are dealing with, to know how to find foods you can eat and how to stay healthy.
Lactose Intolerance Symptoms
The common primary symptoms of lactose intolerance are gastrointestinal include abdominal pain, diarrhea and flatulence, better known as passing gas. Less common symptoms of lactose intolerance include abdominal bloating, abdominal distention, nausea. Nausea is the sensation that there is a need to vomit. Nausea can be acute and short-lived, or it can be prolonged. When prolonged, it is a debilitating symptom.
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