Overview of Food Allergies and Intolerances
Food intolerances are distinguished from true allergies, and may be due to inability to digest or absorb certain foods, such as lactose.
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Food intolerances are distinguished from true allergies, and may be due to inability to digest or absorb certain foods, such as lactose.
Some authors have noted that allergies are more common in hypothyroid conditions, and respond well to treatment of the underlying hypothyroid condition [Starr2005, pg 108].