Hives Diet
Allergy to foods and food additives is a common cause of hives, especially in chronic cases. The foods most often reported to trigger hives are dairy products, eggs, chicken, cured meat, alcoholic beverages, chocolate, citrus fruits, shellfish, and nuts. Food additives that have been shown to trigger hives include colorants (azo dyes), flavorings (salicylates), artificial sweeteners (aspartame), preservatives (benzoates, nitrites, sorbic acid), antioxidants (hydroxytoluene, sulfite, gallate), and emulsifiers/stabilizers (polysorbates, vegetable gums). Numerous clinical studies demonstrate that diets that are free of foods or food additives that commonly trigger allergic reactions typically produce significant reductions in symptoms in 50–75% of people with chronic hives. People with hives not clearly linked to a known cause should discuss the possibility of food allergies with a doctor.
Dr Balch's Vitamin Formula for Hives
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- Amount Per Serving
- % DV
Vitamin C - 500
- mg
- 833%
Vitamin B12 - 1000
- mcg
- 16667%
Green Tea Extract - 500
- mg
- *
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- Amount Per Serving
- % DV
Quercetin - 200
- mg
- *
- * Daily Value (DV) not established
