DECEMBER
Should people with nut allergy avoid nutmeg?
Because of
its name, many people with nut allergy believe that nutmeg must be avoided at all costs. It is possible
that they are being over-cautious because there is no hard evidence to suggest that people with nut allergy are particularly
at risk from nutmeg, and the incidence of nutmeg allergy is thought to be rare. However, not enough research
has been carried out to be certain about how much of a problem it is.
Nutmeg is the kernel of an apricot-like fruit and there is just the possibility that
there might be cross-reactivity with almond, which is also a fruit kernel. If you are allergic to nuts
and have never had a reaction to nutmeg it is likely that nutmeg poses no greater risk than many other foods.
However, it would be sensible to be cautious, particularly if you are allergic to almonds or other fruit kernels such
as apricot.
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AILMENTS
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