Common Food Allergies

Written by Michael Kerr @HealthLine.com
When the body's immune system reacts abnormally to something you eat or drink, it's known as a food allergy.
According to Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), it’s estimated that 15 million Americans have food allergies. Children are more likely. Approximately 1 in every 13 children in the United States lives with food allergies.
A food allergy may affect the skin, gastrointestinal tract, or respiratory or cardiovascular systems. Many types of foods can be allergens, but certain foods are much more likely than others to trigger an allergic reaction.
According to FARE, the following 8 foods are responsible for 90 percent of all food allergies:
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