Allergen-free supplements

Allergen-free supplements are food supplements that are free of allergens, which means that they do not cause allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to them. People with a food allergy produce antibodies against protein parts in certain food products. When they ingest these protein parts, the body reacts in the form of an allergic reaction. This can result in, among other things, angioedema (swelling), skin complaints, eye complaints and gastrointestinal complaints.

In addition to food allergies, people also suffer from food intolerance. This is not an underlying immunological reaction, but for example a deficiency of a certain enzyme that is needed to break down the food (or supplement) in the body. Allergen-free supplements are formulated in such a way that they do not contain any allergens at all, which means that they can provide support in various areas for people with a food allergy or food intolerance.

Allergens in supplements

It is possible that allergens occur in natural supplements, because they consist of natural ingredients. Allergens do not necessarily have to be in the ingredients of supplements, but can also occur in the material with which the ingredients are coated (such as supplements in the form of capsules). According to European legislation, there are fourteen substances that are designated as allergens:

1. Gluten-containing grains (wheat, rye, barley, oats, spelt, khorasan wheat/kamut)
2. Shellfish
3. Eggs
4. Fish
5. Peanut
6. Soy
7. Milk (including lactose)
8. Nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecans, Brazil nuts, pistachios and macadamia nuts)
9. Celery
10. Mustard
11. Sesame seed
12. Sulphur dioxide and sulphite at concentrations exceeding 10 mg SO2 per kilo or litre.
13. Lupine (this is a plant)
14. Molluscs

The most common allergens in supplements are gluten and lactose. Allergen-free supplements are free of all allergens, including both gluten and lactose. This makes them suitable for consumption by people who are allergic or intolerant to these.

Gluten Free Supplements

Gluten-free supplements do not contain allergens in the form of gluten. Gluten sensitivity (also called celiac disease) is a common intestinal disease. Celiac disease is not actually an allergy but an autoimmune disease. This means that the body produces antibodies against its own tissues. This results in persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting and loss of appetite. Gluten-free supplements can be consumed without problems by people with gluten sensitivity.

Lactose-free supplements

Lactose-free supplements do not contain allergens in the form of milk sugar (lactose). The hypersensitivity reaction to lactose is caused by the intestinal wall producing no or too little of the enzyme lactase. Milk and dairy products are therefore not well tolerated, which causes abdominal pain, flatulence and diarrhea. Lactose-free supplements can be consumed without problems by people with lactose intolerance.

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