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Food Intolerance Reactions Underlying Cause
Some foods irritate the lining to the stomach or intestines.

The most common causes of food intolerance reactions include:
  • Grains:
    • Wheat
    • Oats
    • Barley
    • Rye
  • Dairy products
  • Fructose
  • Yeast
Chemicals in food that cause food intolerance include:
  • Aspartame: the sweetener in NutraSweet and Equal
  • Caffeine
  • Food dye
  • Inulin: a natural starch found in plants
  • MSG: a flavor enhancer
  • Tyramine
  • Preservatives:
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Last Updated: Nov 6, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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