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Need advice on what is the the difference between having a food intolerance and having a food allergy?
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See below: Food allergy: usually comes on suddenly. Small amount of food can trigger. Happens every time you eat the food. Can be life-threatening food intolerance: usually comes on gradually. May only happen when you eat a lot of the food. May only happen if you eat the food often. Is not life-threatening.
Answered 2/28/2020
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