Amaranthintoleranse er en tilstand som refererer til en ikke-allergisk negativ reaksjon på amaranth, en næringsrik, glutenfri pseudokorn fullpakket med vitaminer og mineraler. I motsetning til en amaranthallergi, som utløser en immunrespons mot spesifikke proteiner, skyldes amaranthintoleranse vanligvis vanskeligheter med å fordøye visse komponenter i kornet.
Amaranth intolerance and amaranth allergies are distinct conditions. Intolerance refers to digestive discomfort or adverse reactions to amaranth that are not immune-mediated. In contrast, allergies involve the immune system’s abnormal response to allergenic proteins in amaranth, resulting in allergic symptoms.
Consider getting an amaranth intolerance test if you frequently experience the symptoms mentioned above after consuming amaranth or amaranth-containing foods. Testing can help confirm whether your discomfort is related to amaranth intolerance and provide guidance on dietary choices.