Food Allergies: A Tough Nut to Crack

In this episode, Jess and Sarah welcome board certified allergist Dr. Farah Khan to explore the complex world of food allergies and sensitivities. The scientists clarify the important distinctions between food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities while addressing common misconceptions about food sensitivity testing. Dr. Khan discusses the latest evidence-based treatments for food allergies and examines factors that influence whether children outgrow these conditions. The conversation addresses contentious topics including the gluten debate and the connection between eczema and food allergies. Throughout the episode, the experts emphasize the critical importance of relying on evidence-based information in public health and discuss the role of social media in both spreading and combating health misinformation. Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jHNT7a3liQs https://youtu.be/jHNT7a3liQs   (00:00) Intro & Public Health Update (04:55) What's A Health/Science News Item That Caught Your Attention? (06:33) Food Allergy vs Food Sensitivity vs Food Intolerance (10:16) Are You Born With These Conditions Or Can They Develop Later In Life? (12:55) How Do We Assess Whether We Have a Food Allergy? (14:19) Are Food Sensitivity Tests Legit? (16:55) What Are Treatments For A Diagnosed Allergy? (20:26) Gluten Allergies (26:00) Alpha-Gal (29:30) Connection Between Eczema And Food Allergies? (31:34) What's Giving You Hope In Public Health And Science Right Now?     @farah.khan.md on IG https://www.instagram.com/p/DATP-b-Pu2n Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.