This doesn’t involve the immune system, isn’t life-threatening and is a slow onset reaction. It is an inability to process a particular food and can cause: abdominal cramps, bloating, flatulence, diarrhea or headaches.
Indirect problems associated with food intolerances and poor absorption include:
* Skin irritations e.g. eczema, dandruff
* Catching viruses easily
* Becoming deficient in iron or calcium (suffering from anaemia or osteoporosis)
* Being underweight due to inability to get full nutrient value from foods
* Being overweight due to interference with the thyroid gland causing a disruption to normal metabolism
* Dry skin, hair and nails
* Tiring easily
* Respiratory problems e.g. bronchitis, breathlessness, sinusitis
TIP: Biocare Prolactazyme Forte is designed to assist with the complete digestion of milk and milk products and provides enzymes to facilitate the digestion of dairy products.