A 48-year-old member asked:
how long should one eat a certain food in order to determine if one is intolerant to it?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
49 years experience Pathology
Depends on the food: And disease process. Food trial should be carried out under the supervision of a physician. Some foods can cause allergic reactions in a manner of minute, whereas for others avoidance for months may be needed to get an answer.
Answered on Feb 25, 2013
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