Some companies are found to be capitalizing on people’s food concerns to get them to patronize costly intolerance tests whose results may be erratic and detrimental to health, Which? study has shown.
Which? researchers examined a series of tests intended to detect food allergies from samples of blood, or from alterations in a person’s electromagnetic field, and hair strands.
Wordlist for Allergies to Help Cross-border Travellers
People going abroad who suffer from food allergies can find help on a website where they can download a wordlist of more than 200 ingredients, from nuts and shellfish to soya and gluten
People going abroad who suffer from food allergies can find help on a website where they can download a wordlist of more than 200 ingredients, from nuts and shellfish to soya and gluten
The tests advised avoidance of almost 39 foods, making it a challenge to consume a balanced diet. Therefore, for those who followed the advice, nutritional problems were just round the corner, according to Which?
Which? Magazine editor Neil Fowler said: "A severe allergy can be life-threatening so it's no surprise that people want to find out if they should avoid certain foods. But some companies are playing on these fears to sell expensive intolerance tests that are not medically proven. Our tests have shown them to be unreliable. They could even endanger your health as following their recommendations could lead to nutritional deficiencies."
Majority of Australians Believe They Have Food Allergies
Professor Connie Katelaris, an allergy specialist at Sydney's Campbelltown Hospital has said that Australia has topped the list in food allergies
Professor Connie Katelaris, an allergy specialist at Sydney's Campbelltown Hospital has said that Australia has topped the list in food allergies
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Poll Shows That Millions of Britons Have Self-diagnosed for Food Intolerance
A new poll has shown that millions of people in the UK have self-diagnosed a food intolerance, and may be avoiding key foods as a result.
A new poll has shown that millions of people in the UK have self-diagnosed a food intolerance, and may be avoiding key foods as a result.
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Record growth of Soya-based dairy alternatives in Europe
A recent survey by Prosoy shows that Soy milks, yogurts and desserts grew by 22 per cent in 2004 and shows that people have become even more health-conscious and more aware of food intolerance and allergies.
A recent survey by Prosoy shows that Soy milks, yogurts and desserts grew by 22 per cent in 2004 and shows that people have become even more health-conscious and more aware of food intolerance and allergies.
