What is food intolerances?
A food intolerance is a reaction to a chemical that occurs naturally in the food or it may be a reaction to a chemical added to the food. People will tolerate different amounts of chemicals and larger amounts may cause stronger symptoms.
How do members experience food intolerances?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with food intolerances*
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Pain
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Increased anxiety
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Abdominal bloating
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for food intolerances*
Who has food intolerances on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 8 | |
| 30s | 9 | |
| 40s | 19 | |
| 50s | 9 | |
| 60s | 16 | |
| 70+ | 6 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 19 | |
| Female | 42 |