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| Bananas originated in Malaysia around 2,000 B.C. and | | | | can mimic allergy reactions. Vaso-active amines are |
| then spread throughout the Philippines and India. | | | | called histamine, phenyl-ethylamine, serotonin, tyramine |
| Alexander the Great recorded them being grown in | | | | and dopamine. |
| India in 327 B.C. Today bananas are grown in most | | | | Serotonin is found in banana, and the symptom of |
| tropical and subtropical regions around the world with | | | | serotonine ingestion include cramping, flushing of the |
| the main commercial producers located in Central | | | | skin, headache, and heart palpitations. The severity of |
| America. With the development of rapid | | | | the symptoms is dependent on the amount the |
| transportation bananas have become widely available. | | | | histamine like substance ingested and the lack of the |
| If you have an Banana Allergy then you suffer from | | | | histamine metabolizing enzyme diamine oxidase in your |
| allergies Type 1 or contact allergy. The protein found | | | | system. |
| in banana called chitinase, causes the immune system | | | | Most food allergy or food intolerance reactions usually |
| in some individuals to overreact and treat the protein | | | | happen within a few minutes to a few hours after |
| as harmful to your body. The reason the body | | | | eating the bananas. Most mild to moderate reactions |
| overacts to certain foods is not clear and more | | | | last less than a day and can involve a rash on the skin, |
| studies are needed. The protein called chitinase is | | | | cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, runny nose, watery |
| also found in avocado and kiwi fruit. | | | | eyes, wheezing and coughing. |
| Bananas originated in Malaysia around 2,000 B.C. and | | | | For individually that are allergic to banana symptoms |
| then spread throughout the Philippines and India. | | | | may not appear or the symptoms may be to mild to |
| Alexander the Great recorded them being grown in | | | | be noticed the first few times bananas are eaten. |
| India in 327 B.C. Today bananas are grown in most | | | | Sensitivity can develop over time and can start out |
| tropical and subtropical regions around the world with | | | | very mild and slowly develop into life-threatening |
| the main commercial producers located in Central | | | | allergic reactions. |
| America. With the development of rapid | | | | A cross-reaction is also a very common problem in |
| transportation bananas have become widely available. | | | | individuals who are allergic to banana. If a person |
| To be allergic to banana you body's immune system | | | | suffers from an allergic reaction to the protein in |
| must be overacting to the banana protein chitinase. | | | | bananas a possibility to being allergic to the same |
| Another cause of the allergy reaction could be due to | | | | proteins in latex is very high. Other foods to watch |
| intolerance to bananas and not a true allergy | | | | out for cross-reaction with a Banana Allergy are |
| reaction. This intolerance could be caused by | | | | avocado, kiwi and chestnut. |
| Vaso-active amines. | | | | Always consult your doctor before using this |
| Vaso-active amines are histamine like substances that | | | | information. |