Oat Intolerance

If you have an intolerance (defined by YorkTest as a food-specific IgG reaction) to oats, your body produces an inflammatory response to the proteins in foods or drinks containing oats.

Oat intolerance is not life threatening and the reactions after consuming oats are usually delayed. Oat allergy is rare.

Oats are found in certain cereals and some baked goods. It is a good idea to look at food packaging if you are unsure. The following list of foods and ingredients should be avoided if you have oat intolerance:

• Porridge/oatmeal
• Oatcakes
• Flapjacks
• Muesli
• Some biscuits and cereal bars
• Oat breads
• Oat milk
• Oat beers and stouts

If you have found out that you are intolerant to oats, changing your diet need not be daunting. yorktest Nutritional Therapists are here to help you understand how to optimise your food choices.

To find out more please call our friendly team on 0800 074 6185.  

Information provided above regarding Food Intolerance (defined by yorktest as a food specific IgG reaction) is intended to provide nutritional advice for dietary optimisation. yorktest recommend that you discuss any medical concerns you have with a GP before undertaking a yorktest programme.