Food intolerance test 140 subjects

Test yourself for food intolerance

Our food intolerance test analyzes for intolerance to 120 common foods as well as 20 common additives, preservatives and dyes. The test also identifies which foods the immune system reacts to and which may be a contributing cause of various symptoms. The analysis is done from a drop of blood that you take from a simple finger prick. The blood sample is sent by prepaid letter directly to our laboratory. Our BMA (Biomedical Analyst) analyzes the sample and looks for specific IgG antibodies for the most common foods and additives. High levels of specific IgG antibodies indicate that you have inflammation caused by food intolerance. When the analysis is complete, a detailed digital test report is sent where you clearly see which intolerances have been detected. You can see an example of what a report might look like here.

Here you will find a list of all the substances that the food intolerance test analyzes.

What is food intolerance?

Food intolerance, or hypersensitivity reaction, to various foods and additives is becoming increasingly common. A food intolerance means that you lack the enzymes needed to break down and absorb certain foods. Common food intolerances are eggs, cow's milk, fish, citrus, shellfish and nuts. The body then has a lower tolerance for the food and every time you consume it, a reaction is created in the body that gives rise to various ailments and health problems and can increase the risk of suffering from other inflammatory diseases. Unlike allergies, the symptoms of food intolerances are often delayed, which means that it can take several hours before any symptoms appear. This often makes it difficult to detect an intolerance and to connect it with something you have eaten.

Symptoms of food intolerance

Many symptoms are diffuse, such as:

• Stomach problems such as constipation/diarrhea/gas/swollen stomach
• Headache or migraine
• Various skin problems such as itching/rash/pimples/eczema/rosacea
• Fatigue and sleep problems
• Anxiety, depression, or worry
• Mood swings
• Itchy ears, stuffy nose & breathing difficulties
• High pulse

A person with an undetected food intolerance puts their intestines under strain when they eat the substance that the intestines lack the enzymes to break down. With each exposure, regardless of the amount, the intestinal villi are damaged, which causes the ability to absorb vitamins, minerals and other nutrients may be impairedIt is therefore common that food intolerances also cause deficiency conditions such as: iron deficiency and vitamin d deficiency.