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DIET

February is
Have your physician
ALLergen schedule routine
blood work.

AwareneSS: SOY
In the US, soy has become one of the month
more common food allergens. Although
most often found in babies and children, Focus on these “pieces” to keep your heart
some adults are also now affected. Soy is healthy and pumping strong!
a member of the legume family, and even
though a person is allergic to soy, they are
at low risk for developing a food allergy to
any other foods found in the legume family.
Symptoms of a soy allergy can range from
mild to severe. Some severe reactions can
result in anaphylaxis requiring the use of an
epinephrine pen (EpiPen ).
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Because soy is such a common food
allergen, it is listed and highlighted on food
labels to aid the consumer when purchasing
processed foods.
Soy is also frequently used as a protein
replacement within vegan or vegetarian
options.
It is important to look at the ingredients
list on food containers to determine the
addition of soy.

Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-
conditions/soy-allergy/symptoms-causes/syc-
20377802