How to Live With an Allergy to Seafood
Fish is one of the most common food allergens, but it is easier to avoid than many other foods. Some people are allergic to all fish; others are only sensitive to certain groups.
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Instructions
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Get tested to see if you are allergic to all fish. Some people can tolerate saltwater fish but not freshwater, or vice versa.
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Get tested before eating shellfish. Some people have allergies to both fish and shellfish.
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Avoid all fish and shellfish that you are allergic to.
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Read labels, particularly on processed Asian-style foods. Shellfish and fish are very popular in Asian cuisine. Make sure the food does not contain fish products. Check with the manufacturer if uncertain.
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Avoid imitation shellfish. It is made with fish products.
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Ask at restaurants, particularly Chinese and other Asian cuisine, if an item is unfamiliar. Make sure that fish products are not included in sauces and broths.
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Ask how products are prepared at restaurants that offer fish dishes. Fish may be fried in the same oil as other items.
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Add a supplement of vitamin C with bioflavonoids to your diet, 1,000 to 5,000 mg per day in divided doses. It helps your body cope with allergens and decreases inflammation.
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Use quercetin, 500mg twice per day. It helps decrease allergic reactions and supports the immune system.
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Take acidophilus. Use according to product label. It helps digestion by maintaining healthy intestinal flora.
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Use a multienzyme complex to help improve digestion. Use according to product label and take with meals.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not attempt to reintroduce fish into your diet if you have experienced a severe reaction to it. You must avoid it permanently.
At this time, allergy shots are not available for food allergies.
Cooking fish does not reduce its allergens. Broiled fish will have the same allergic effect as sushi.
