Džen Ganter (Jen Gunter): Šta je alergija na hranu - a šta nije?

Šta je alergija na hranu - a šta nije?

Ljudi često mešaju alergije i intolerancije na hranu, iako one zahtevaju potpuno drugačiji lekarski tretman. Dr Džen Ganter objašnjava kako alergije brzo izazivaju reakciju imunog sistema, dok intolerancije ometaju varenje i ponekad im je potrebno više dana da se pojave. Naučite kako da uočite razlike i bolje razumete kako vaše telo reaguje na hranu. (Za više o tome kako vaše telo funkcioniše, priključite se njenom podkastu „Body Stuff" sa dr Džen Ganter, za TED Audio Collective.)

Food allergies and intolerances are often mistaken for each other, but they follow very different rules in the body. Allergies trigger an immediate and sometimes life-threatening immune response, often within 30 minutes, like swelling or trouble breathing after eating peanuts or shellfish. Intolerances, such as lactose intolerance, are rooted in digestion and may take hours or even days to cause discomfort like bloating or diarrhea. Understanding these differences can prevent confusion, guide proper treatment, and avoid unreliable at-home test kits.