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Tips For Surviving Soy Allergy

While soy allergy most commonly strikes in infancy and goes away with age, this is not always true. More and more often, adults are also being diagnosed with this condition.

Soy Allergy

Living with an soy allergy is most certainly possible. Sufferers, however, must learn the right tactics to avoid this common food substance. Being able to avoid soy protein can prove tricky as “soy” can have a variety of other names and may even have its presence hidden by the use of other words on ingredient labels.

Fortunately, there are tips that can help people with this allergy successfully avoid soy. Constant watchfulness is important though, especially for people with severe reactions to soy.

Symptoms Of The Allergy

Allergies to soybeans and food created with them are quite common. This condition can prove to be very serious, so understanding it well is important for parents with children diagnosed and adults who may suffer.

Allergic reactions to soy are much like any other. They can vary in severity from quite mild to very severe and even fatal. The signs to watch out for include:

  • Skin rashes or hives

  • Swelling of the tongue, lips, throat, eyes or face

  • Stomach complaints

  • Difficulty breathing

While most allergies to soy are fairly mild, some people are threatened with anaphylaxis if they come into contact with or consume this food product. Anaphylaxis is a potentially fatal reaction.

Code Words To Watch Out For

Soy is often labeled on products using different terms. This can make it very difficult for allergy sufferers to spot its presence. Some of the other names to steer clear of when they appear on food labels include:

  • Tofu

  • Miso

  • Natto

  • Edaname

  • Okara

  • Mono-diglyceride

  • Lecithin

Products To Watch Out For

Soy and soy protein can show up in a number of products and other ingredients in foods. To avoid accidental consumption, keep an eye out for such foods and ingredients as:

Also watch out for products that might not contain soy, even those labeled as soy free food, but might be made in contact with it. Cross contamination is a concern. For the highly allergic, even when a food product ships with those containing soy it can be an issue.

Soy allergy can force a person to walk a delicate line to avoid this allergen. It can be done successfully though, especially when the sufferer and any loved ones keep themselves armed with knowledge.

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