What kind of "beans" is it that are a common allergen?

[Wombat140]

On page 175 of the green book, there's that list of the commonest problem foods for neurological symptoms, as determined by a Dr Campbell, and one is "beans". Does anyone know whether it means green beans, or dried beans e.g. butter beans and kidney beans? And if the latter, would that mean lentils and peas as well? I don't seem to have access to the original paper. I don't suppose any of you would be able to get it, or at least know how it could be got? It's Campbell MB, Neurologic manifestations of allergic disease, Annals of Allergy 1973;10:485–98.

Thanks very much

Wombat140

[LindaMW]

I am not familiar with the book you are talking about, but my son has numerous food allergies. In our case he is allergic to soybeans, chick peas, green peas and peanuts. Now these are all listed in the catogory of "legumes". You may look into that and see what other beans are listed, I know there were some mentioned. We usualy do not eat any other, that is why I know he is allergic to them. (Plus allergy tests).

 

Hope that helps or maybe someone else can inform you a little better.

 

Linda

[Wombat140]

Thanks very much. Incidentally, all beans, peas and lentils are "legumes" by definition, so that's a pest. (By "green book" I meant the book called "Natural Treatments for Tics and Tourette's" that Latitudes sell.)