Why do some things (like peanuts) have so many people allergic to them while other things (like mint) aren’t causing issues to nearly as many?
Basically why are some things more allergenic than others
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Some allergens have a higher propensity to activate the immune system (IgE, immune cells) because of the allergen‘s shape and composition. Our genetics play an important role in how we respond to these allergens… which is why some individuals may be more sensitive to particular allergens.
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