Food sensitivities can often stem from issues with gut health and may cause a range of uncomfortable symptoms. Testing for food sensitivities is a great option if you're looking for help with:
- Joint Aches and Pains
- Skin Problems
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Bloating
- Indigestion
- Depression
- Migraine Headaches
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Obesity
- Crohn's Disease
By identifying specific food sensitivities, you can take steps to improve your well-being and address these concerns effectively.
Food Senstivity Testing
Food Allergies:
- Quick Reaction: Symptoms show up quickly, usually within minutes to a few hours after eating the food.
- Permanent Condition: Allergies are typically lifelong.
- Histamine Release: Allergies cause the body to release histamine, leading to allergic reactions.
- IgE Antibodies: Involves specific antibodies called IgE, which are not measured in food sensitivity tests.
- Diagnosis: Usually identified through skin prick tests or IgE blood tests by an allergist.
- Symptoms: Can include hives, a stuffy or itchy nose, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea, swelling, shortness of breath, wheezing, and in severe cases, life-threatening anaphylaxis.
Food Sensitivities:
- Delayed Reaction: Symptoms can take hours or even days to appear after eating the food.
- Temporary Issue: Sensitivities are often not permanent.
- No Histamine Release: These reactions do not involve histamine.
- IgG Antibodies: Involves different antibodies called IgG, which are measured in food sensitivity tests.
- Symptoms: May include digestive issues like bloating, diarrhea, and indigestion, as well as headaches, joint pain, skin rashes, fatigue, behavioral changes, and autoimmune conditions.
- Understanding the difference between food allergies and sensitivities can help you manage your diet and health more effectively.
The IgG Food Antibodies profile helps identify delayed reactions to over 80 common foods. Unlike allergies, food sensitivities can be tricky to pinpoint. They can lead to symptoms like mood swings, headaches, digestive issues, skin rashes, joint pain, and even autoimmune conditions over time.
It's important to note that this test doesn't diagnose food allergies (IgE reactions), which can be life-threatening. However, the insights from this test, when discussed with your healthcare provider, can guide dietary changes to help alleviate your food sensitivity symptoms.