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Why Are So Many People Allergic To Food?

Season 7 Episode 5 | 10m 47s

More people have food allergies than ever before. Peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, eggs, and even milk… the list of possibly dangerous foods seems to get longer every day. But why do some people’s bodies have deadly reactions food? And why are food allergies on the rise? In this video we explain what food allergies really are, and what the difference is between food allergy and food intolerance.

Aired: 03/28/19

Rating: NR

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