Do you have a corn allergy? My son and I both are allergic to corn.
I hope my personal corn allergy site will help you or your loved one lead a more
comfortable and healthy life. I also hope that this site will awaken a debate in
the medical community and among our politicians. I sincerely believe that I am
among thousands of people who are allergic to corn, many don't even
know it.
Corn is in nearly every processed food in America. We are just two of
the many thousands of people suffering from corn allergies. I get emails all the time
from people all over the world! If you are allergic to corn
and you want your health to improve, you will need to avoid corn in all of its forms.
Below are the top 5 corn derivatives that cause the worst reaction for me but there are many
other corn derivatives you should watch out for. I try to avoid every single one of them.
Hidden Corn / Corn Derivatives Top 5 Offenders for Us
- High Fructose Corn Syrup
- Citric Acid
- Dextrose
- Iodized Salt
- Monosodium glutamate
Are you tired of feeling tired? Do you feel terrible after you eat? Do you have
difficultly with overeating? Do you have shiners, breathing problems, or even
eczema? You might be suffering from a corn allergy. Do you get headaches or
migraines? It could be corn allergies!
Corn Allergy Symptoms Include:
(A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who has emailed me to contribute to this list, as
many people have a different set of symptoms. Keep them coming!)
- Obesity
- Shiners ( dark circles under the eyes )
- Eczema
- Bad Breath
- Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Runny Nose
- Stuffy Nose
- Tiredness / Exhaustion - sometimes extreme
- Feel tired after you eat
- Swollen Ankles
- General swelling
- Headaches / migraines
- Sinus Problems
- Abdominal problems (similar to IBS)
- Stomach aches
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Gas / Bloating
- Increase in OCD symptoms (ticks, nail biting, etc)
- Moodiness
- Sleep Apnea
- Trouble Breathing
- Anaphylaxis
- Diarrhea
- Sudden blood sugar fluctuations
Organic Corn Free Meat - Rocky Mountain Meats emailed me the following info: "Rocky Mountain Organic Meats produce all of their products without any corn additives and do not spray wash the carcasses with corn based acids. Most processing plants use a corn based lactic acid wash on their meats."
Thanks for being corn free!!!
Helpful Video of the Month
Robert H. Lustig, MD talks about fructose and its effects on the body. It's a long video, but well worth your time. He is a Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, in the Division of Endocrinology Director of the Weight Assessment for Teen and Child Health (WATCH) Program at UCSF.
More Information About Corn: Proceeds from sales go to spreading the word about corn allergies.
Please remember, I am not a doctor, I am only a corn allergy sufferer sharing my story. Please see your doctor
for medical advice.
