| If you have a Sulfite Allergy then you suffer from | | | | 10 ppm or more of sulfites and in 1986 the FDA |
| Allergies Type 1, also called Contact Allergies. Sulfites | | | | banned the use of sulfites on fruits and vegetables |
| have been used for centuries as a preservative for | | | | that are eaten raw. |
| drinks, foods and medication. They preserve the | | | | A growing awareness about food allergies is |
| color and flavor and increase the shelf life by inhibiting | | | | becoming well known in the United States. Food |
| bacterial growth. About 1 percent of the populations | | | | manufactures and restaurants are becoming more |
| are allergic to sulfites. Sulfite allergy reactions tend to | | | | understanding and willing to accommodate people |
| manifest in respiratory symptoms. | | | | living with food allergies. |
| Prior to seeing any allergy specialist for testing you | | | | Living with any food allergy is no longer a major |
| will need to stop taking any anti-allergy medication or | | | | undertaking; it is now just a minor adjustment to |
| over the counter antihistamines 2 to 3 days before | | | | your life-style. You will need to avoid baked goods, |
| the test are to be performed. Talk to the allergy | | | | Soups, jams, canned vegetables, pickles, potato |
| specialist if you are unsure about any medications | | | | chips, dried fruit, trail mix, most condiments, shrimp, |
| that need to be stopped and for how long. | | | | guacamole and anything that has sulfite, sodium |
| Patients allergic to sulfite rarely show a positive | | | | bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite, potassium bisulfite and |
| allergic response to skin testing. The most reliable | | | | potassium metabisulfite on the label. |
| way to test for this allergy is commonly called The | | | | Some of the common vitamins used to treat sulfite |
| Food Challenge. You are told to avoid all | | | | allergy symptoms are Vitamins C, Quercetin, and |
| sulfite-containing foods for several weeks. | | | | Bromelain. |
| Avoidance can be very difficult because sulfite is | | | | Vitamin C is nature's protective nutrient, essential for |
| often hidden in other foods. Read the labels of every | | | | defending the body against pollution and infection and |
| food that you bring into your home. Because the | | | | enhances the bodies immune system. Take 1,000 to |
| manufacturing processes change continuously re-read | | | | 5,000 mg daily. |
| the labels each time you purchase a product. On | | | | Quercitin is a well known flavonoid. Flavonoids are |
| January 1, 2006 a new law was passed stating that | | | | powerful antioxidants and can reduce inflammation |
| all labels should be designed in such a way that a | | | | boost the immune system and strengthen blood |
| 7-year-old child could read and understand the | | | | vessels and improve circulation. Quercitin is also |
| ingredients. | | | | known for its ability to block the release of |
| The doctor will then have you take pills containing | | | | histamines, thus reducing or preventing allergy |
| sulfite under close supervision. If symptoms appear | | | | symptoms. Take 500 mg twice daily. |
| after ingesting the sulfites then you are allergic to | | | | Bromellain will enhance the absorption of Quercetin. |
| sulfites and will need to avoid anything that has it on | | | | Take 100 mg twice daily. |
| the label. | | | | Always consult your doctor before using this |
| The USFDA requires the labeling of foods containing | | | | information. |