Approximately 15-20% of adults have a food intolerances or sensitivity. These patients report a wide range of symptoms, including gastrointestinal distress including abdominal pain, gas/belching/burping, IBDs (like IBS, Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis), peptic ulcer, migraines, chronic fatigue, arthritis, rashes, respiratory distress, skin issues, weight gain, increased illnesses/immune/autoimmune imbalances, and chronic pain issues. Of interest to this article, cardiovascular issues have also been linked to chronic inflammation – metaflammation – that results from a food sensitivity or intolerance.
