Alcohol Allergies And Intolerance
Although true allergies to alcohol are rare, alcoholic beverages have ingredients that can cause symptoms of allergy or intolerance. These include: Gluten (proteins found in some cereal grains like wheat, barley, and rye) Histamine (an organic compound found in fermented foods) Sulfites (a sulfur-containing compound found in beer, cider, and wine) Yeast (commonly used for alcohol fermentation) Some people may even have reactions to grapes or corns used to make wine and distilled liquors....