Herbs and spices have been used by people for centuries to support health. Over the years we've started to use more and more herbs and spices. Not only in food. Also in cosmetics. However, some people are sensitive to certain substances. These can also be herbs. One then speaks of a herbal allergy. In this article, we shine a light on this form of food hypersensitivity.
In the next paragraphs we'll answer the following questions:
A food allergy is an unusual reaction to a harmless food component. The immune system will see this food component as an intruder. This intruder is called an allergen. In case of food intolerance or non-allergic food hypersensitivity, the immune system isn't directly involved.
The difference between an allergy and intolerance is that with an intolerance a small amount is tolerated. A larger portion gives complaints. The limit at which complaints arise (the threshold value) is different for everyone. As a result, the complaints that occur usually come gradually. they're of the same nature as the complaints of a food allergy. In general, they're less serious.
An herbal allergy is a form of food hypersensitivity to herbs. Herbal allergy isn't only caused by eating. Also by touching it or inhaling the smell. Beside food, cosmetic products also contain herbs that can cause the allergy.
According to research by the American College of Allergy, about 2 to 3% of the population suffers from herbal allergies. It's expected that the number of people with complaints will increase. There are several causes that can explain the increase:
– Our food is full of herbs and spices
We use more and more herbs and spices in our food. We eat more exotic meals and many herbs and spices are also added to ready-made meals, herbal teas. Vegetarian dishes.
– Cosmetics
More and more cosmetics often use one or more herbs. For example in make-up, body oils, toothpaste. Perfumes. Herbs are used to improve the fragrance.
Common herbs that provoke an allergy are cinnamon and garlic. Also black pepper and vanilla can have consequences. In addition, herb mixes often contain up to 18 spices, which increases the risk of an allergic reaction. In general, the more spicy the spice, the greater the risk. The good news is that heating (cooking, roasting. Baking) the spices can reduce allergy triggers.
There are certain groups that are more at risk of developing an allergic reaction to herbs.
* If you react to birch and/or mugwort pollen, you can't use the aforementioned supplements.
People who suffer from an allergic reaction to herbs can develop all kinds of complaints. Which ones? That's often very personal. Usually, an herbal allergy causes a mild reaction.
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If you've no herbal allergy, you can use herbal supplements with complete peace of mind. When in doubt, always consult your doctor.
Further reading:
https://acaai.org/news/sugar-and-spice-and-everything-not-so-nice
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