As a long term urticaria sufferer I was interested to read recently about salicylate intolerance.
Salicylates are a protein formed naturally in plants. They are also manufactured artificially and are found in some medicines (namely aspirin), perfumes as well as in beauty products containing benzoate preservatives.
Salicylates are a bad trigger of skin conditions such as dermatitis, hives and urticaria. People who are salicylate sensitive are also likely to develop a histamine intolerance - which is what causes that uncontrollable itching in those afflicted by urticaria.
Just some of the natural foods that are particularly high in salicylates are:
- tomatoes
- broad beans
- green peppers
- apricots
- citrus fruits
- avocadoes
- strawberries
- almonds
- peanuts
Interestingly, no current method of food intolerance or allergy testing can identify a salicylate intolerance. Which perhaps explains why some people suffering from skin reactions get frustratingly inconclusive results from this form of testing.
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