Food Allergy

Nutrients connected to Food Allergy

A link means the body needs the nutrient for this, or that low intake is linked to it. It does not mean extra supplements help if your intake is already adequate; each link shows how strong the evidence is.

• FenugreekDocumented risk

  Fenugreek can cause allergic reactions, sometimes serious; people allergic to peanut, soya or other legumes should avoid fenugreek seed medicines.

• Chia, hemp, perilla and walnut oilsDocumented risk

  Tree nuts such as walnuts are among the most common allergic foods, so walnut oil may not suit people with tree nut allergy.

• OreganoDocumented risk

  Oregano is among mint-family herbs reported to cause allergic reactions in children, some severe.

• Chicory rootDocumented risk

  Case reports describe immediate-type allergy to chicory, including oral allergy syndrome with birch pollen allergy.

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