Does Food Dye Allergy Lead to Anaphylactic Reactions?
Some empirical evidence suggests that food dye allergies lead to anaphylactic shock (whole body adverse reaction). Yellow food dye #5 (tartrazine) is widely implicated in anaphylaxis. Are there any Tests for Diagnosing Food Dye Allergy? The tests that are generally carried out for allergy confirmation are not useful for food allergy diagnosis. For food dye allergies IgG testing rather than the the IgE testing proves quite useful. One Final Advice Eat unprocessed natural foods which are close to their source of origin such as meat, vegetables and fruits that do not contain dyes. Food Dye Allergy Symptoms Initial Symptoms These include itching of the mouth and difficulty in taking deep breaths and swallowing completely. These initial symptoms should not be ignored. Digestive Symptoms These include vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. They are common symptoms of many ailments. If you experience these symptoms frequently or suspect that they may be due to food dye allergy, consul
