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    ASK THE EXPERTS

    Dec 27, 2019 6 minutes

    NUTRITION EXPERT

    Sarah Flower is a nutritionist, health campaigner and author of Eating to Beat Type 2 Diabetes. (sarahflower.co.uk)..

    Q I have been told I am lactose intolerant. Does this mean giving up all milks, cheeses and yogurts, or are some ok? What should I look for?

    A Lactose intolerance differs from a food allergy. An allergic reaction can happen within two hours of being exposed to the food, in some cases within minutes. Allergies raise IgE antibodies and can affect our airways, skin and digestive system and can, in some cases, be fatal. Food intolerances on the other hand can take up to 72 hours to show and these reactions, caused by raised IgG antibodies (Immunoglobulin Gs), can be much more subtle and are never fatal. Over time, a raised IgG can cause inflammation, especially on the digestive tract. This can cause a range of symptoms as our digestive tract is not only there to deal with food, but

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