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ヴィーガン認証マークが示すもの

― NPO法人ヴィーガン認証協会の認証について ― 近年、食品やスイーツのパッケージ、メニュー表記で見かけることが増えた「ヴィーガン認証マーク」。植物性食品への関心が高まる一方で、「本当に動物性原料は使われていないのか」「基準は誰が決めているのか」と、疑問を持たれる方も少なくありません。 そこで重要な役割を果たすのが、第三者機関によるヴィーガン認証です。日本国内で信頼されるヴィーガン認証 B...

Are food allergies treatable?

-Treatment, hope, and how to cope with everyday life- Food allergy. It is a familiar yet serious health issue in which the food we eat on a daily basis can sometimes be life-threatening. The num...

History of allergies: from ancient times to the present

When most people hear the word allergy, they probably think of hay fever, food allergies, atopic dermatitis, etc. However, this modern concept was only established relatively recently. Looking bac...

What is the difference between people who are prone to allergies and those who are not?

An allergy is a condition in which our immune system overreacts to substances that are not normally harmful (such as pollen or food) as "foreign bodies." Whether or not an allergic reaction occurs...

Why do people get food allergies?

Food allergies are health issues caused by an overreaction of the immune system to certain foods. Symptoms range from mild itching and hives to life-threatening anaphylactic shock. In this article...

The 8 Major Allergens: Food Allergy Basics

Food allergies are a phenomenon caused by an overreaction of the immune system to certain foods. Foods that are particularly likely to cause severe allergic symptoms are known as the "8 major aller...