Phenols

An allergy is an inappropriate and excessive reaction of the immune system to an allergen.

Allergies manifest as:

• Itching
• Infections of the skin and ear
• Hot Spots
• Chronic diarrhoea and/or IBD
• Vomiting
• Seizures
• Behaviour Problems/Hyperactivity
• Pancreatitis
• Chronic Liver Disease
• Lethargy
• Cancer

Food Allergies

The second most common allergen, known to cause all sorts of bowel issues due to food sensitivities and intolerances are caused by Phenols i.e. Gallic Acid

Gallic Acid is found in many fruit and vegetables, including, but not restricted to:

• Pumpkin
• Sweet Potato
• Parsnips
• Cauliflower
• Chicory
• Chard
• Fennel
• Soybeans & Sprouts
• Grapes
• Hops
• Chestnuts
• Cloves

Whilst Food Allergies cause immediate reactions, food sensitivities and intolerances have a delayed response. They may start as simple itching and progress down the above reactions list to cancer if fed even in small amounts on a regular basis.

Let us not forget that the microbiome in the bowel represents 80% of the immune system and if that is negatively effected, exposure to something else that would normally cause a mild reaction, could actually end up being catastrophic.