When the body of Allergy Strawberries

Strawberries are red and refreshing, certainly very tempting. In the world of fruits, strawberries are also nearly filled all the vitamins your body needs. But not everyone can enjoy it, because there are some people who are allergic to strawberries.
Strawberries are a versatile fruit that is rich in various nutrients such as vitamin C, iron, potassium, folic acid, and others. And maybe just strawberry fruit has 200 seeds in his skin.
But strawberries also cause allergies to humans. Allergies are usually more common in infants or toddlers.
Allergies occur when children or adults reject the proteins contained in the strawberries.If the immune system considers the protein as a hazardous substance, an allergic reaction will appear.
Several researchers have managed to isolate a particular protein is considered as the cause of strawberry allergy. This protein is one of the proteins that offer red for strawberry, this is because the researchers did not find this protein in the white strawberry.
Maybe in the beginning you eat strawberries, allergic reactions have not occurred. This is because the immune system produces antibodies of immunoglobulin E (IgE) to neutralize the protein to protect the body.
But at a later stage, IgE antibodies trigger the body's cells to produce histamine.Histamine is encouraging blood vessel dilation, secretion (expenditure) of fluid that can cause muscle spasms, and allergic reactions ensued.
As quoted from Buzzle and eHow, Tuesday (11/05/2010), the following symptoms that occur when a person is allergic strawberries:
Numbness and tingling in the mouthBurned lipsIntestinal painSwelling and closure of the bronchial tubes (the main channel of the throat to the lungs)Shortness of breathDermatitisSkin rash or hivesWatery eyesGagDiarrheaSwelling of the tongue, mouth, and throat
Most people experience an allergic rash after eating strawberries or use products derived from strawberry.
When you experience it, they must be careful to choose foods and other products, because the strawberries may appear in the form of food or any product.
Strawberries in the form of extract is also used in certain cosmetics, especially skin care products, shampoo and conditioner. Strawberries are also used for air fresheners and fragrances, detergents or soap.
Controlling strawberry allergy in children
Parents should be very careful if you have children who are allergic to strawberries because strawberries can be found on the foods they consume.
Chocolate-covered strawberries, mixed ice, ice cream, cakes, and pies are so tempting for the kids, so they forgot to allergy.
Heating and processing strawberries can not modify the protein. So what can be done is parents should take the time to check every label of food or other products.
Although strawberry allergy is not life threatening, but it can lead to serious impacts.
People who have allergies can enjoy strawberries and white Because it does not contain an allergen, avoid eating strawberries or strawberry products and products with strawberry flavoring.This is the only way to control strawberry allergy.