Prostaglandin-synthesis inhibitors in prophylaxis of food intolerance
Buisseret, P.D.; Youlten, L.F.; Heinzelmann, D.I.; Lessof, M.H.
Lancet 1(8070): 906-908
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0140-6736 PMID: 76847 Document Number: 125730
Prophylactic doses of aspirin, indomethacin, or ibuprofen prevented symptoms of food intolerance in five out of six patients who on several occasions had had acute gastrointestinal symptoms after the ingestion of specific foodstuffs. Blood and stool prostaglandin E2 and F2a concentrations during unprotected challenge were consistent with the idea that these symptoms were mediated through prostaglandin release. Prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors may benefit some patients with specific food intolerance who are unable or unwilling to avoid the offending food.