8 common foods that cause allergies

Egg allergies, common in childhood, cause ovomucoid, ovalbumin, and ovotransferrin reactions.

Eggs

Adults are more likely to experience fish and shellfish allergies, with reactions varying depending on fish type and parvalbumin protein allergen, which remains unaffected by cooking.

Fish

Cow's milk allergy is a common childhood food allergy, affecting 53% of infants and 15% of adolescents, with reactions even in small amounts.

Cow milk

Tree nut allergies, along with shellfish and peanut allergies, are common food-induced causes of anaphylaxis, with the most likely nuts to trigger allergic reactions.

Tree nuts

Peanuts are a common cause of food allergies, with 20% outgrowable. Severe reactions can occur even with traces of peanut, affecting sensitive individuals.

Peanuts

Omega-3 fatty acids play a role in maintaining healthy skin by supporting hydration, reducing inflammation, and preventing acne and other skin conditions.

Shellfish

Wheat allergy, affecting 65% of children by age 12, is caused by gliadin protein in gluten, necessitating a gluten-free diet for those with wheat allergies.

Wheat

Soybean allergy is a prevalent childhood allergy, typically affecting individuals under three years old, although it can also affect adults occasionally.

Soybean 

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