Rising Adult-Onset Food Allergies Spark Concern Among Health Experts
A recent study reveals nearly 50% of adults develop food allergies later in life, baffling experts who are now investigating potential causes such as gut health and environmental factors.
The rising trend of adult-onset food allergies is raising alarms among health professionals, as more than half of adults are now experiencing allergic reactions to foods they previously tolerated. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), nearly 50% of adults develop at least one food allergy during their lifetime, with many cases occurring in adulthood. This sudden increase has left scientists and medical experts puzzled about the underlying reasons behind this phenomenon.
Illana Golant, the founder and CEO of the Food and Allergy Fund in New York City, shared her personal experience with developing allergies in her 40s. She emphasized the lack of understanding regarding the causes of these late-onset allergies, stating,