Soy allergy

Soy allergy
Blocks of tofu, prepared by coagulating soy milk and then pressing to remove excess water
SpecialtyImmunology
Canned soy milk

Soy allergy is a type of food allergy.[1] It is a hypersensitivity to ingesting compounds in soy (Glycine max), causing an overreaction of the immune system, typically with physical symptoms, such as gastrointestinal discomfort, respiratory distress, or a skin reaction.[2][3] Soy is among the eight most common foods inducing allergic reactions in children and adults.[1] It has a prevalence of about 0.3% in the general population.[2]

Soy allergy is usually treated with an exclusion diet and vigilant avoidance of foods that may contain soy ingredients.[1] The most severe food allergy reaction is anaphylaxis,[1] which is a medical emergency requiring immediate attention and treatment with epinephrine.[1]

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  3. ^ National Academies Of Sciences, Engineering; Health Medicine, Division; Food Nutrition, Board; Committee On Food Allergies: Global Burden, Causes; Oria, M. P.; Stallings, V. A. (30 November 2016). Stallings, Virginia A.; Oria, Maria P. (eds.). Finding a Path to Safety in Food Allergy. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press. doi:10.17226/23658. ISBN 978-0-309-45031-7. PMID 28609025.