Reactions to Corn?

Corn, also known as maize, is one of the most successful cereal grasses of all time. It has been under human cultivation for over 10,000 years. While corn originates in the New World, it is grown all over the world and used for a staggering array of products. Corn is far more productive than most cereal crops and able to sustain a higher population than relatives like wheat, rye, or rice.
 
Corn is used in everything imaginable. In addition to being eaten straight off the cob or as popcorn, corn is used to manufacture corn syrup, an artificial sweetener. Corn is also used to synthesize a number of compounds used in manufacturing processes, such as corn starch, which is in everything from cardboard to biodegradable containers. Corn can be extracted as dextrimaltose, dextrin, dextrose, fructose, glucose, glucose syrup, glucose tablets, cereal starch, edible starch, modified starch, starch, vegetable oil and sweeteners. Eliminating hidden corn from the diet can therefore be a challenge.
 
Corn is used as a substitute for wheat for those suffering from Coeliac disease; those who cannot tolerate gluten.  Unfortunately, a misuse of the term gluten by the corn industry has become common in recent years. It has become fairly common to call corn storage proteins corn gluten. As far as we know, corn does not cause harm to Coeliac patients. For those known to be suffering from corn allergy or intolerance there are obvious alternatives such as wheat, rye and rice that can be eaten.
 

Do you think you may be reacting to foods?

The First Step test is a pre-screen which identifies whether food-Specific IgG antibody reactions are detected or not. If food-specific IgG antibodies are detected then you can choose to embark on the more comprehensive Second Step FoodScan 113 programme. Included in the FoodScan 113 programme are two consultations with a qualified Nutritional Therapist who will help you look at how to manage any potential food intolerances.
 

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Please call our specialists on 0800 074 6185 who will be happy to provide you with free, confidential expert advice and guidance on the First Step test. Alternatively click here for further information or buy now at a reduced special offer price of £9.99 (usually £19.99).
 
"For years the Orthodox medical profession has neglected the role of intolerance in ill health, this includes a range of symptoms. Science has moved on and laboratory tests such as those by YorkTest can help identify ingredients to which people may be sensitive." TV Doctor-Dr Hilary Jones

Frank aged 74 took a YorkTest FoodScan 113 after his doctor had suggested the food he was eating may be to blame for his IBS...

Frank Rose
(ex IBS sufferer)
"I felt better within a few days. I have already recommended the YorkTest programme to others - it's brilliant."
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(ex migraine sufferer)
"FoodScan 113 changed everything! I now go to my children's school plays, on trips, attend appointments - I'm even learning to drive!"
Diane Allen
IBS
 
 
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