Can you become allergic from eating too much cheese?

Here's why:

* True allergies are triggered by the immune system's reaction to specific proteins in a food. These reactions are usually immediate and can be severe.

* Cheese intolerance is more common than allergy. It's caused by the inability to digest lactose, the sugar found in milk and dairy products. This can lead to symptoms like bloating, gas, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.

* Eating large amounts of cheese can lead to digestive discomfort, but this is usually due to the fat and salt content, not an allergic reaction.

However:

* You could develop an allergy to a specific ingredient in cheese, such as casein (a milk protein) or certain mold cultures used in some cheeses. This is more likely to occur if you have a history of food allergies.

* If you have a pre-existing allergy to milk or dairy, you will likely react to cheese as well.

* Some people may experience symptoms like hives, itching, or swelling after eating cheese due to a histamine intolerance. This is not a true allergy, but a reaction to the high histamine content in certain cheeses.

If you experience any unusual symptoms after eating cheese, it's best to consult with a doctor or allergist to determine the cause.