Peanut Allergy Sufferer to Avoid Food Additives

Peanut allergy is Type 1 allergy or also called Contact Allergies. Peanut oil is used in so many food preparations that avoiding it is very difficult. As on date there is no cure for food allergies. It is, therefore, very essential that a peanut allergic should wear a Medical Alert Bracelet to identify specific food intolerance.

Peanut is not a true nut since it does not grow on tree. It is actually belongs to legume family that includes peas, soybeans, lentils, lima beans. Somebody suffering from peanut must watch out for legume allergies also. Better still, if allergy test is carried out for each of the aforesaid legumes to be on the safe side.

Millions of people suffer from peanut allergy. And, 80% of the peanut allergic patients who suffer anaphylactic shock end in death. The anaphylactic shock causes Tracea to constrict making breathing difficult and fall in blood pressure.

Immune system reacts as soon as it comes across the protein found in the peanut, Antibodies and histamines are released in the blood stream to neutralize the peanut protein. Actually, these chemical cause the reactions from which the patient suffers and in extreme case epinephrine/adrenaline is administered to control the reactions.

Even if somebody has a mild reaction to peanut, the Doctor should be informed. Food allergies get worse overtime and suddenly a life threatening reaction occurs. More time one gets exposed to allergens, the symptoms can become worst.

Peanut are even found in most unsuspecting places. A food that one purchase, its label must be very carefully scrutinized. Since the manufacturing processes are constantly changes for a particular item, it is necessary one should check each time he purchases the product. In January, 2006, a law was enforced in U.S.A. which stipulates that food labels should be printed in a way which a 7 year boy can read.