Immune System Timeline

  • First

    The immunesystem protects the body from potentally harmful substances.
  • Second

    Food itself is different than a bacteria or virus.
  • Third

    When the allergen is eaten, a IgE antibody is formed and attaches itself to cells found in the tissues of cells all over the body.
  • Fourth

    When the food enters the body again, the allergen binds to IgE antibodies and sends out signals for the body to release large amounts of histamine.
  • Fifth

    There are certain circumstances that present issues when digesting food
  • Sixth

    Genetics, Circumstances under what the food was first encountered, Microorganisms that live within the digesive tract, and other diseases.