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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…

April 22, 2018 · 1 min read
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Acidosis

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…

February 17, 2018 · 1 min read
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Ash

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…

February 17, 2018 · 1 min read
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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 States.…

July 11, 2016 · 1 min read
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A2 Milk

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”…

September 4, 2015 · 1 min read