Loulabelle Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I'm not sure I found the right section of the forum for this question so please do move if there is a more suitable place. I had my appointment with me dermatologist/allergist this morning to see if he could pin-point in a doctorly fashion the cause of my eczema. A couple of the results were no surprise, I'm allergic to cats & various pollens but I have known this for years. Dust mites was a new one for me. The food ones were a little more surprising, I have an allergy to apples, bananas and eggs. He told me if I eat them it won't kill me but my reaction is strong enough to recommend not eating them again. The one that has me confused is that I showed an allergy to a-amylase which I gather is an enzyme produced by the body to break down carbohydrates. Can anyone shed more light on what this actually means in real terms for me and what I should or shouldn't eat? How does the body manifest an allergic reaction to this? Any information would be gratefully appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkor Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 It's in HFCS and bread products, so staying away from that stuff could help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulabelle Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 Do you mean it is added as an ingredient? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkers Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 A-amylase is an enzyme that is used to break down starches into their smaller carbohydrate components. It's found naturally in grains and, industrially, is used to produce high fructose corn syrup and ethanol. None of these are things you'll be eating during the Whole 30, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulabelle Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 Thanks guys. I finished my W30 a while back, I'm trying to figure out what I can and can't eat moving forward especially with this new confirmed allergy information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penlynwilson Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Hey Loulabelle: You might also do some research on leaky gut/increased intestinal permeability and other gut issues associated with eczema. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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