Know about Food Allergen Testing Industry

A food allergy is an abnormal immune response to food. The symptoms of the allergic reaction can be mild to severe. They may include itching, swelling of the tongue, vomiting, diarrhea, hives, difficulty breathing, or low blood pressure. This typically occurs within minutes to several hours after exposure. If the symptoms are severe, it is called anaphylaxis. Food intolerance and food poisoning are separate conditions, not due to an immune response.

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Some of the key players of Food Allergen Testing Industry:

Neogen, Microbac Laboratories, Crystal Chem, Intertek Group, TUV SUD Psb, SGS, Merieux Nutrisciences, ALS Limited, AsureQuality, Eurofins Scientific, Neogen, Romer Labs Diagnostic GmbH, Thermofisher, Sciex, Crystalchem, Symbio Laboratories

Common foods include cow's milk, peanuts, eggs, shellfish, fish, tree nuts, soy, wheat, rice, and fruit. The most common allergies vary by country. Risk factors include a family history of allergies, vitamin D deficiency, obesity, and a high level of cleanliness. Allergies occur when immunoglobulin E (IgE), part of the body's immune system, binds to food molecules. A protein in the diet is usually the problem. This triggers the release of inflammatory chemicals like histamine. Diagnosis is usually based on a medical history, an elimination diet, a skin prick test, blood tests for food-specific IgE antibodies, or oral food exposure.

Early exposure to potential allergens can be protective. Management primarily involves avoiding the food in question and making a plan in case exposure occurs. This plan may include giving adrenaline (adrenaline) and wearing medical alarm jewelry. The benefits of allergen immunotherapy for food allergies are unclear and are therefore not recommended as of 2015. Some types of food allergies in children subside with age, including those to milk, eggs, and soy. while others like nuts and shellfish usually don't.