Do Food Intolerances Develop As We Get Older?

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Do Food Intolerances Develop As We Get Older?

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As we age, our bodies often remind us we are
getting older. While other parts of our body may
start to show signs if aging, our digestive
systems are not always affected as much by aging
as we may believe.

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However, there may be certain foods you once
enjoyed with ease that are now causing stomach
upset if you over indulge.

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And while food intolerances are always a
possibility, these new symptoms do not
necessarily mean we have developed intolerances
for certain foods.

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Certain changes to digestion do occur as we age.
These include

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1. Slowed digestive response. As digestion
response slows it requires more time to break
down the food in our stomachs.

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As a result, we can feel full for a much longer
period of time after consuming a large meal,
which may also make us feel bloated.

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The stomach also becomes less elastic, meaning
rather than being able to consume an entire
pizza, like we could when we were teenagers, we
are only able to eat a few slices before we start
to feel full.
2. Less elasticity of the stomach.

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As we age, the body slows how much lactase (the
enzyme that breaks down the sugar, lactose, in
milk) is produced,
3. Lactase production decreases.

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which can cause some of us to become lactose
intolerant or start to feel the effects of
consuming too many dairy products, like gas and
intestinal cramping.

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Contrary to popular belief, lactose intolerance
is not a condition. It's a normal process of
aging, and your bodys attempt to preserve
resource (since milk is for babies, not adults).

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While normal gut bacteria is essential to
proper digestion, as we age, it is not uncommon
for the bacteria to extend beyond the large
intestine and into the small intestine and can
make it seem like we have food intolerances
(commonly termed SIBO).
4. Bacteria growth expands into the
small intestine.

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Feeling of constipation are not uncommon as we
get older and is caused by this age-related
factor.
5. Contractions weaken or slow in the large
intestine.

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Age-related reduced immune responses can
affect the digestive system.
6. Illnesses

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Certain medications can affect the digestive
system and could have side effects similar to
symptoms of food intolerances.
7. Medications

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8. Failing to Change Eating/Dietary Habits As
we get older, what we eat, how much, and when are
directly related to digestive problems sometimes
mistaken as intolerances to food.

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Going back to our original question, the primary
type of food intolerance we may develop as we get
older is an enzymatic intolerance to certain
foods, such as dairy products.

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This type of food intolerance is where the body
no longer produces the right amount of enzymes
needed to properly digest the food.

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In conclusion, if you are experiencing digestive
problems related to specific foods, it does not
necessarily always mean you have developed an
intolerance to a food or food group.

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It may in fact mean your body has developed an
inability to properly digest it. As a result, it
may be time for some dietary changes to maintain
a healthy digestive system.

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If some of the above points are effecting you, it
is best to speak with naturopathic doctor to
determine the underlying to your concerns.  

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You can book an appointment for a full health
assessment with Dr. Courtney Holmberg, ND at her
naturopathic clinic in Toronto by calling
647.351.7282 today!
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