I’m legitimately curious- why do you think the above claim is bullshit? To me, the fact that both shellfish and insect carapaces are made of chitin makes it seem reasonable that they would trigger similar allergic reactions, but I wonder if that’s not the case?
Oh sorry. Non native speaker here and learned a new phrase.
I’m sure the chitin could have a protein structure causing allergic reactions to those who never got exposed to it when they were young
ThoGot@lemm.ee 8 months ago
If you’re allergic to shellfish, there’s a high chance that you’re also allergic to insects
And009@lemmynsfw.com 8 months ago
I’m allergic to the shit of bull
Timecircleline@sh.itjust.works 8 months ago
I’m legitimately curious- why do you think the above claim is bullshit? To me, the fact that both shellfish and insect carapaces are made of chitin makes it seem reasonable that they would trigger similar allergic reactions, but I wonder if that’s not the case?
And009@lemmynsfw.com 8 months ago
Oh sorry. Non native speaker here and learned a new phrase. I’m sure the chitin could have a protein structure causing allergic reactions to those who never got exposed to it when they were young
SterlingVapor@slrpnk.net 8 months ago
Mushrooms have chitin, so I’m guessing there’s not common trigger