Foods contain ‘ash’, which depending on its mineral contents may be acid-forming or base-forming, having an impact on the acid-base balance in the body.Ash is the total amount of inorganic material (minerals) left after organic material and water has been...
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening reaction to foods, such as milk, peanuts or tree nuts that narrows the airways and blocks breathing. Anaphylaxis requires an immediate shot of adrenaline (epinephrine) and medical attention. The most common symptoms of anaphylaxis are...
If the blood pH falls below 7.35, the condition is defined as acidosis which may have serious consequences.The causes of acidosis are quite severe and are not caused by food or diet.Some of the most common causes of metabolic acidosis include: poisoning with carbon...
Caffeine allergy, also called an IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reaction to caffeine, is very rare.Only a handful of cases of caffeine allergy have been reported within and outside of the United States. The known symptoms of caffeine allergy are hives (urticarial) and...
A2 milk is obtained from the cows that produce a genetic variation of A1 beta-casein protein normally found in common milk. A2 milk’s protein is called “A2 type beta casein” protein.The producers of A2 milk claim that its natural protein structure is...
