Food Intolerance Testing

Food Intolerance Testing

Food sensitivities and the issues they cause affect at least 100 million people worldwide. The prevalence of food sensitivities has increased to more than 50% in adults and over 70% in children in the past few years. Food-related reactions cause a wide variety of illnesses ranging from skin rashes and headaches to more chronic gastrointestinal conditions. The symptoms of food sensitivities may differ, which can make it difficult to pinpoint the cause of many conditions. The exact reason why the body confuses common foods as potentially harmful isn’t well known. What is becoming clear though, is that the microorganisms that live in the gastrointestinal tract and the overall health of these tissues and organs is related to the development and severity of food sensitivities.

Unbalanced diets, enzyme deficiencies, stress, genetic predisposition, infections and inflammation, certain chemicals and medications, environmental pollutants and toxins are all possible contributing factors in the development of food sensitivities. Research shows that these factors can cause issues with overall digestive health, as well as causing irritation to the lining of the intestinal tract, leading to a condition commonly known as leaky gut.

An IgG antibody reaction to a food is a delayed reaction which can occur anywhere from a couple of hours to several days after exposure. Research has indicated that IgG antibodies are produced by the body against particular foods, which can promote certain inflammatory reactions within the body.

When we combine testing for IgG antibodies with something called Complement (C3d) testing, we can also measure inflammation in the body. This allows us to grade the extent of the inflammation a particular food may cause. When there’s a high level of inflammatory markers alongside IgG antibodies, it becomes clear which foods the body is sensitive to.

Food inflammatory testing measures both IgG(1-4) and Complement (C3d). This is the key to assessing the presence of food intolerances and food sensitivities, and how significant they are.

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Foods Tested

Dairy
  • Casein
  • Cow’s milk
  • Goat’s milk
  • Sheep’s milk 
  • Whey
Grains
  • Amaranth
  • Barley
  • Buckwheat
  • Gliadin
  • Millet
  • Oat
  • Quinoa
  • Rice
  • Rye
  • Sorghum
  • Spelt
  • Wheat, Gluten
  • Wheat, Whole
Spices
  • Basil
  • Cinnamon
  • Cloves
  • Cumin
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Hops
  • Mustard
  • Oregano
  • Paprika
  • Black pepper
  • Chili
  • Peppermint
  • Rosemary
  • Turmeric
  • Vanilla
Seeds
  • Chia seed
  • Dill seed
  • Flax seed
  • Hemp seed
  • Sesame
  • Sunflower
Fruits
  • Acai Berry
  • Apple
  • Apricot
  • Avocado
  • Bana
  • Blueberry
  • Cantaloupe/Rockmelon
  • Cherry
  • Cranberry
  • Eggplant
  • Fig
  • Goji Berry
  • Grape
  • Kiwi
  • Honeydew melon
  • Lemon
  • Lime
  • Mango
  • Monk fruit
  • Olive
  • Onion
  • Orange
  • Papaya
  • Peach
  • Pear
  • Pineapple
  • Plum
  • Pomegranate
  • Raspberry
  • Strawberry
  • Watermelon
Vegetables
  • Artichoke
  • Arugula
  • Asparagus
  • Beets
  • Broccoli
  • Brussel Sprouts
  • Butternut squash
  • Cabbage
  • Carob
  • Carrot
  • Cauliflower
  • Celery
  • Cilantro
  • Collard Greens
  • Corn
  • Cucumber
  • Kale
  • Lettuce
  • Parsley
  • Chickpea
  • Green peas
  • Green pepper
  • Sweet potato
  • White potato
  • Pumpkin
  • Spinach
  • Summer squash
  • Tomato
  • Zucchini
Fish
  • Anchovy
  • Codfish
  • Flounder
  • Halibut
  • Mackerel
  • Sardine
  • Salmon
  • Sea Bass
  • Snapper
  • Swordfish
  • Trout
  • Tuna
Shellfish
  • Clam
  • Crab
  • Lobster
  • Oyster
  • Scallops
  • Shrimp
  • Squid
Meats
  • Beef
  • Bacon
  • Chicken
  • Duck
  • Lamb
  • Pork
  • Turkey
  • Venison
Beans
  • Black Bean
  • Cocoa
  • Coffee
  • Green Bean
  • Kidney Bean
  • Lentils
  • Navy Bean
  • Pinto Bean
  • Soybeans
Additives
  • Aspartame
  • Benzoic acid
  • BHA
  • MSG
  • Polycorbate 80
  • Red #3
  • Red #40
  • Saccharin
  • Stevia
  • Yellow #6
Nuts
  • Almond
  • Brazil nut
  • Cashew
  • Coconut
  • Walnut
  • Hazelnut
  • Macadamia
  • Peanut
  • Pecan
  • Pine nut
  • Pistachio
Miscellaneous
  • Agave
  • Canola oil
  • Coconut oil
  • Hemp protein (CBD)
  • Honey
  • Maple Syrup
  • Mushroom
  • Spiruline
  • Sugarcane
  • Tapioca
  • Black tea
  • Vinegar
  • Red wine

Get your FREE Diet and Symptom Diary

Download a symptom and diet diary to investigate whether certain foods are causing any issues. You can discuss the results with a healthcare professional to identify potential triggers

    Track the Symptoms

    Over recent years, research has found that certain bacteria in the gut have a positive impact on immune system health through protecting the lining of the gastrointestinal tract. Evidence shows that probiotics help reduce damage, and even restore the functioning of, gut mucosa. Through doing so, this both limits the severity of food sensitivities and also reducing the likelihood of other issues developing.

    The goal is never to exclude any foods at all on a long term basis. What we want to do is identify the cause of the issue, and remove those factors for a little while to give the body time to heal. From there we reintroduce these foods gradually while supporting the body with certain herbs, nutrients and specific strains of probiotics. With this approach, we work to strengthen the function of the digestive system to reduce the sensitivity to certain foods. 

    Identifying foods that are causing issues can be tricky, especially if they’re causing delayed reactions. Tracking foods and symptoms is the first step to identifying whether or not further testing is needed. You can download a food and symptom diary here.

    Food Intolerance Testing

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