Food Sensitivity Testing: What You Should Know

1. There are several types of food sensitivity testing, ranging from old-school, simple methods to more complex analyses of hundreds of foods. Regardless of which food testing method you choose, it is important that you do so under the discretion of your doctor and Registered Dietitian. These medical professionals know how to analyze the data, recognize patterns, manage your symptoms, and can create a personalized nutrition plan. Types of Food Sensitivity Testing : For those interested in finding out if their chronic symptoms are due to a food intolerance or food allergy, here are several types of methods to consider:  Consultation with a Registered Dietitian  Keeping a food diary and recognizing patterns  Elimination diet with reintroduction of certain foods  Food intolerance test (blood test)  Food allergy test (skin prick)

2.  Antigen Leukocyte Cellular Antibody Test (ALCAT)  Mediator Release Test (MRT)  Hydrogen Breath Test (HBT)  Gastric Juice Analysis Test What to Look for in a Food Sensitivity Test:  Even though you can’t fully rely on food sensitivity tests being 100% accurate, you and your health care team can gain lots of information from these tests. Here is what you can expect from a good quality food test:  List of foods to which you have a reaction.  Foods that are categorized based on various levels of sensitivity.  Suggestions on how to change your diet based on your results.  Contact information to a food allergy and/or food sensitivity specialist.  Contact information to a Registered Dietitian. CONTACT US Immufood Inc Food Allergy Center,609 Attain St, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 P: (833)- IMMUFOOD (833)- 466-8366

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