However, only around six per cent (around 2.4 million people in the UK) were found to have a clinically diagnosable allergy. “Even when food allergies seem mild, they can turn life-threatening ...

While food allergies are predominantly genetic, this study indicates that a baby’s diet at 9 months could also have a significant impact on their likelihood of developing food allergies. “ ...

Food allergies are adverse responses to components within the foods we eat that result in a self-damaging response from our immune system. These components are usually proteins or glycoproteins.