10 Things To Know About Elimination Diets

7. Your Symptoms May Not Ease

While many people successfully ease many symptoms associated with food allergies and intolerances after following an elimination diet, not all do. In fact, elimination diets are thought to improve symptoms of food intolerance in only about one-third to one-half of patients. This is why it's especially important to follow an elimination diet under a doctor's care -- if the symptoms that prompted you to seek medical attention are still present after the diet is over, you'll need to explore other causes.

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