UK Food Allergies On The Rise

Added: (Thu Oct 29 2009)

Pressbox (Press Release) - Figures by Allergy UK, a charity set up to help the millions of Brits afflicted with a range of allergies, suggest that almost half of the country’s population is affected by food intolerance. With this in mind, AllergyBestBuys, the leading provider of anti-allergy products, allergy remedies and eczema products, is urging sufferers to take control of the condition.

Scientists have recently suggested that food additives, pollution and the everyday stresses of life have all contributed to the rise in numbers of sufferers, whose symptoms can often present in the form of bloating, irritable bowl syndrome (IBS) and, in some instances, even Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory bowel disease.

Janet Rhodes, from the firm which specialises in a range of food allergy and food intolerance products, said, “With evidence suggesting that more people are experiencing food intolerance than ever before, it is essential these sufferers take the right steps as soon as possible to control the symptoms. It is important to note that symptoms of food intolerance show a much slower reaction than food allergy, the reaction to the food taking place several hours or days later. This is different to food allergy, which produces a swift reaction from the immune system to a specific food, which can be life threatening.”

Research also suggests that food intolerance can often present itself in less obvious ways, such as through migraines, chronic fatigue, eczema, depression and joint pains.

Ms. Rhodes added, “Here at AllergyBestBuys, we offer a range of food intolerance products, from books and guides to testing kits and international cuisine guides, allowing you to make the most of your favourite foods at home or when eating out while avoiding dishes that are not suitable for you. Our team, which can be contacted via our website, can provide further advice and guidance, to ensure any problems you have with food intolerance can be addressed as soon as possible.”

For more information, visit http://www.allergybestbuys.co.uk/. You can also join the official AllergyBestBuys Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=58011836159.

About AllergyBestBuys: Living with allergies can be a real challenge. Here at AllergyBestBuys we offer safe, tested products that can help you avoid the triggers that set off an allergic reaction or provide comfort and relief when symptoms strike. If you have asthma, eczema, hay fever, allergies or food intolerance we hope you’ll find something among the pages of our catalogue or on our website that can help you or your family cope with your allergy needs.