What is food additive allergy?
Food additives may include man-made and natural substances. Additives that my cause reactions include preservatives (sulfites, parabens, nitrates and nitrites, benzoates), color and flavor enhancers (MSG, tartrazine, BHT and BHA) and the sweetener, aspartame. Reactions vary by type and severity.
How do members experience food additive allergy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with food additive allergy*
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Fatigue
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Stress
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Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for food additive allergy*
Who has food additive allergy on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 13 | |
| 40s | 21 | |
| 50s | 27 | |
| 60s | 19 | |
| 70+ | 16 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 15 | |
| Female | 85 |