Experts warn of anaphylaxis risks from seafood in summer and suggest safe nutritional alternatives to maintain a balanced diet.
Summer boosts beachside dishes in Minas Gerais. Thus, seafood allergy demands heightened awareness from diners and venues. The WHO estimates 200 to 250 million people worldwide face food allergies.
Anaphylaxis Risks from Seafood
Better Health Channel notes seafood allergy hits teens and adults most. It affects one in 100 people. Dr. Pedro Celeste Valadares, allergist at Afya Educação Médica in Belo Horizonte, details the process.
To protect us, it releases chemicals into the bloodstream, triggering an overreaction. Blood vessels dilate and leak fluids, causing swelling, itching, and redness.
Immediate reactions bring hives or anaphylaxis minutes after eating. Delayed ones cause vomiting or diarrhea hours later. Thermo Fisher Scientific studies show 42% anaphylaxis rate in adults, 12% in children.
Safe Nutritional Alternatives
Dr. Juliana Couto Guimarães, nutritionist at Afya in Montes Claros, recommends swaps. Get omega-3 from flaxseed, chia, nuts, and algae supplements with DHA and EPA. Zinc comes from lean meats, eggs, beans, and seeds.
Proteins replace with legumes, tofu, and shakes. Boost immunity with berries, turmeric, and dark greens. Acerola and kiwi provide vitamin C. Brazil nuts offer selenium too.
Supplements can help too, assessed by health pros, including algae DHA, curcumin, vitamin D, vitamin C, probiotics, and quercetin.
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