PROFESSIONAL FAQS: HOW DO BANANAS CAUSE AN ALLERGIC REACTION?
Expert opinion from Rukevwe Natufe
MSc Nutrition · 1 years of experience · UK
A banana allergy is usually linked with latex allergy. This is due to the fact that, some of the proteins in the rubber trees which produce latex are known to result in allergies, and they are similar to the proteins found in some nuts and fruits. A syndrome called latex-food allergy. Children with nut allergies may react to consuming or touching raw bananas.
Expert opinion from Momoko Takada
Bachelor's degree Nutrition · 3 years of experience · Japan
Symptoms are caused when the body's immune system overreacts to the allergens present in bananas. Bananas and other fruits also cause what is known as oral allergy syndrome, which in this case causes itching and discomfort mainly in the mouth and throat. Oral allergy syndrome is caused by the presence of proteins, similar to those found in pollen.
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Expert opinion from Stephanie Small
Master of Science in Exercise Physiology & Sports Nutrition · 6 years of experience · USA
An allergic reaction is a result of the body having an immune responses to what is sees as a toxin to the body. Most commonly these can be protein compounds found in foods. However, sometimes it can be related to fructose such as those found in fruit or other specific compounds.
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