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Allergies: Living With a Soy Allergy
Soybeans are legumes. Other foods in the legume family include navy beans, kidney beans, string beans, black beans, pinto beans, chickpeas (garbanzo or chichi beans), lentils, carob, licorice and peanuts. Many people are allergic to more than one legume. If your doctor is unable to identify which soy product is causing your allergy, it is best to avoid them all.
It is not always easy to avoid these foods since many unsuspecting products may contain soy.
Who Gets Soy Allergy?
Soy allergy is more common in infants. The average age at which the allergy manifests is 3 months but the majority of infants outgrow it by the age of two. Although adults do suffer from soy allergy, it is rare.
What Are the Symptoms?
Symptoms of soy allergy are many and may include:
- Acne and other skin conditions, like eczema
- Swelling
- Nasal congestion
- Anaphylaxis
- Asthma
- Canker sores or fever blisters
- Colitis and other gastrointestinal problems, including diarrhea
- Conjunctivitis
- Shortness of breath
- Fever, fatigue, weakness and nausea
- Low blood pressure
- Itching
- Hay fever
- Hives
How Do I Avoid Exposure?
Always check the label ingredients before you use a product. In addition, check the label each time you use the product. Manufacturers occasionally change recipes, and a trigger food may be added to the new recipe.
Examples of soy products and foods that may contain soy include:
| Soy Products |
Soy-Containing Ingredients |
Soy-Containing Food |
Soy flour
Soy nuts
Soy milk
Soy sprouts
Soybean granules or curds
Tofu
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Soy protein
Textured vegetable protein (TPV)
Hydrolyzed plant protein
Hydrolyzed soy protein
Hydrolyzed vegetable protein
Natural and artificial flavoring (may be soy based)
Vegetable gum
Vegetable starch
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Miso
Soy sauce
Worcestershire sauce
Tamari
Tempeh
Vegetable broth
Some cereals
Some infant formula
Baked goods
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DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this site is for educational purposes only, and should not be used as a substitute for personal care by a licensed physician. Please see your physician for diagnosis and treatment of any concerning symptoms or medical condition.
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