The 5 D's and food allergies

Thirty-three million Americans have food allergies, one in 10 adults and 1 in 13 children, and the numbers are rising globally. Food allergies in children have increased by 50% since the 1990s, with similar numbers recorded in Canada – 1 in 13 Canadians having at least one food allergy.

Also, once seen as primarily limited to childhood, allergies are now an adulthood disease, with more women than men experiencing food allergies. Studies suggest that a lack of gut microbiome and vitamin D may play a role in the onset of food allergies.

What is a food allergy?

When the body mistakenly perceives...