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The first time a person eats a food allergen their body will not respond negatively.
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When the allergen is eaten an IGE Antibody is formed
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When the IGE antibody is formed it attaches to cells found in the tissues in cells all over the body.
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Now the body is primed and ready to react to that allergen if it were to enter the subject body an additional time.
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Allergen binds to IGE antibodies
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Sends out signals for the body t0 release large amounts of histamine
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This causes irritation and swelling in certain areas of the body