What are the anti-allergy foods?

First of all, I would like to remind everyone that there is no "god-level food" that can immediately block allergic reactions. The so-called "anti-allergic foods" that we usually discuss are essentially ingredients that can help regulate immunity and reduce inflammatory reactions. At most, they can help reduce the probability of allergic attacks and alleviate minor discomforts. If there is an acute allergic attack and you need to take medicine and see a doctor, don't rely on eating to cope with it.

Foods with high vitamin C content such as fresh dates, kiwis, and colored peppers that everyone often mentions are indeed based on evidence. Vitamin C can reduce the activity of histamine in the body, and histamine happens to be one of the "culprits" that causes allergic redness, itching, and sneezing. I have been in contact with an old patient with seasonal allergic rhinitis before. In previous years, he had to carry antihistamines with him from January to March, and he would sneeze more than a dozen times after taking two steps. Last year, he specially adjusted his diet at the beginning of spring. He ate half a catty of dark green vegetables every day, plus a kiwi fruit. He actually told me that the number of rhinitis episodes this year was reduced by half, and he even took less medicine. However, it must be made clear that if you eat enough fruits and vegetables in your daily diet, supplementing with extra vitamin C will not have an additive effect. Don’t eat three pounds of oranges in one meal to fight allergies. Instead, you will end up with internal heat and acne.

Ingredients such as deep-sea fish, apples and onions eaten with the skin are also often recommended. The omega-3 fatty acids in deep-sea fish, and the quercetin in apple peels and onions are all recognized anti-inflammatory ingredients, which can help lower the body's inflammation level and reduce the overreaction of immune cells. This is equivalent to "putting on the brakes" on the immune system and preventing it from going into action when it encounters allergens. However, these effects vary from person to person. I have friends who are allergic to wormwood. I heard that peeled apples are useful and eat apples every day. During the allergy season, my nose is still stuffy and the tears are still there. In the end, I relied on wearing N95 to avoid pollen and spraying medicine as prescribed by the doctor to relieve the symptoms.

Oh, by the way, the popular claim that "local honey can fight allergies" is quite controversial. Supporters say that local honey contains trace amounts of pollen antigens, and long-term consumption can slowly build up tolerance, just like taking a small desensitization shot. However, there are also many clinical cases showing that many people with pollen allergies will trigger more severe allergic reactions after eating honey. Not to mention that children under one year old are at risk of botulism poisoning if they eat honey. Don't try this kind of folk remedy on your children casually.

I met a little girl before. I heard that Enoki mushrooms can regulate immunity and fight allergies. I made arrangements for her every day, but the symptoms of dust mite allergy were not relieved at all. Later, I still had to dry the quilt frequently, change anti-mite bedding, and use anti-allergic drugs regularly. To put it bluntly, food is only part of the diet after all. If you really want to fight allergies, it is most reliable to first go to the hospital to find out the allergens and avoid them as much as possible, and then follow the doctor's guidance and standardize intervention.