Food and environmental triggers are substances your body reacts to in ways that can affect how you feel day to day. Here is what they are and why they can be hard to spot.
A food trigger is a food — or an environmental factor — that your body reacts to in a way that can contribute to ongoing symptoms. Unlike a true allergy, these reactions are often delayed and can be subtle, which makes them genuinely difficult to identify on your own.
Triggers can be food or environmental
Triggers are not always something you eat. Environmental factors — such as pollens, moulds, dusts and chemicals — can also play a role. This is why a broad, detailed assessment matters more than looking at food alone.
Why triggers are hard to identify
- Reactions are often delayed rather than immediate
- Symptoms can be vague, such as fatigue, bloating or headaches
- Several triggers may combine to produce a reaction
- Standard testing does not always reveal them
How Sensitive Foods helps
Since 1990, Douglas has combined a detailed health history with a non-invasive assessment to help build a clearer picture of your possible triggers — then translates that into a practical, personalised plan.