The difference between food intolerance and food allergy

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  Q: I react badly to milk products and thought I had a milk allergy. But my doctor said it was a type of food intolerance, not a true food allergy. What’s the difference? A: When you’re intolerant to a particular food, it’s often because your body lacks an enzyme needed to break down a […]