as in sectarianism
stubborn or intolerant adherence to one's opinions or prejudices
a group whose mission is to oppose intolerance and extremism
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Advocates of raw milk make other arguments too: that skipping the pasteurization process can cure lactose intolerance, prevent osteoporosis, and provide superior nutrition, all claims the FDA and others dispute.
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Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
And here’s a bonus for travelers with celiac or gluten intolerance: this ancient bread is naturally gluten free.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
In addition to allergy concerns, milk poses a risk for people with lactose intolerance, which is an inability to properly digest a type of sugar present in dairy products.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Food intolerances: People with sensitivities or intolerances to certain foods, including dairy, gluten, and eggs, may be more likely to develop IBS.19 14
Infections: A history of severe gastrointestinal bacterial infection increases the risk of IBS.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 15 Dec. 2024
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Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
And here’s a bonus for travelers with celiac or gluten intolerance: this ancient bread is naturally gluten free.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
In addition to allergy concerns, milk poses a risk for people with lactose intolerance, which is an inability to properly digest a type of sugar present in dairy products.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Food intolerances: People with sensitivities or intolerances to certain foods, including dairy, gluten, and eggs, may be more likely to develop IBS.19 14
Infections: A history of severe gastrointestinal bacterial infection increases the risk of IBS.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Intolerance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intolerance. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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