Who should take this test?
Food sensitivities can be the result of poor gut health and can lead to many symptoms and conditions. Testing is ideal for people who want help with:
- Joint aches and pains
- Skin problems
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Bloating
- Indigestion
- Depression
- Migraine headaches
- Autoimmune disease
- Obesity
- Crohn’s disease
What’s the difference between an allergy and a sensitivity?
Food Sensitivity |
Food Allergy |
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|---|---|---|
| Reaction Time | Symptoms may take hours to days to appear | Symptoms appear within minutes to hours |
| Duration | Sensitivities are usually temporary | Allergies are typically permanent |
| Reaction Type | IgG | IgE |
| Possible Symptoms |
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| Severity | Not life-threatening | In severe cases, can cause life-threatening anaphylaxis |
| Testing Options |
Blood test for reactivity of IgG antibodies The bloodspot Food Sensitivity test is a great place to start |
Skin prick or blood test for IgE antibodies Work with a healthcare provider familiar with IgE testing to discuss your options |
How will this test help me?
IgG antibodies play a crucial role in your immune system’s response to food. However, their response can be delayed, which means you might not experience any symptoms or reactions until several hours or even days after consuming a particular food. This delay can make it difficult to pinpoint which food(s) triggered the reaction.
This is where testing comes in handy, as it can help identify the ‘hidden’ trigger food(s) and provide insights into your food sensitivities. Your test results offer insight on:
Dietary Guidance
Every food sensitivity test comes with a personalized summary of reactive foods and elimination diet guidance.
Intestinal Permeability
People with multiple food reactions may have an underlying issue with leaky gut syndrome, which increases the immune system’s exposure to food particles that trigger reactions.
Immune Function
Although food itself is not inherently bad, the way our gut and immune system process it can be the root of the problem.
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