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Introduction

Introduction

There are growing numbers of people affected by the grain Corn or Maize which may be expressed as an allergy, intolerance or sensitivity according to how it affects the individual. The purpose of this blog is to share information, allowing it to be Royalty Free without need of accreditation or reference. All blog posts may be copied and pasted so that they can be shared easily. I have decided to do this because of the lack of information available to those affected by this particular member of the cereal grain family, despite it producing allergic reactions throughout the world.

Corn Derivatives List including products that can use corn in their manufacture

Please click on the post 'read more' button to see the full list in drop down view so that you may copy and paste, if you so wish: Acetic acid Adhesives and glues Agave nectar Air fresheners Alcohol Allulose Alpha tocopherol Antacids Antibacterial sprays and cleaners Antiperspirants Artificial flavours Artificial sweeteners Artificial colours Ascorbates Ascorbic acid - Vitamin C Aspirin Astaxanthin Athletes foot powder and medications Baking powder Barley malt Batters Beverages Bird food Blusher BPA-free can lining Breads Breath fresheners Brown sugar Cakes Cake packet mixes Calcium ci

Symptoms of Corn Allergy and Intolerance

Allergic symptoms of Corn/Maize Allergy usually begin to emerge about one to two minutes but up to two hours or slightly longer after coming into contact with this grain. This can be caused by either ingestion, breathing, touching, or skin contact. Usually, after two hours the medical community will refer to symptoms as Intolerance unless a person has immunoglobulin E antibody to Corn/Maize in their bloodstream. This is usually shortened to IgE. Anaphylaxis is an extreme reaction of one or multiple organ systems, often life threatening and involving airways. If Anaphylaxis occurs -  Administer Auto-Adrenaline Injector and  always seek immediate medical help.  If you are suddenly experiencing a severe reaction to Corn/Maize, seek medical help.  Symptoms of   (in alphabetical order) ·        Abdominal pain ·        Aches  ·        Aloofness ·        Anxiety ·        Apathy ·        Balance  ·        Bladder pain ·        Breathing difficulties ·        Bruising ·        Confusion ·