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Anaphylaxis
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…
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Caffeine allergy
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…
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Available Carbohydrate
Available carbohydrate is the part of a carbohydrate that can be digested by human enzymes and absorbed directly, providing energy to the body. It does not include dietary fiber which…
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Acid ash hypothesis
The ash-diet hypothesis says that some foods containing acid-forming substances (such as animal protein from milk or meat and some plant foods) cause the blood pH to drop or become…