Food intolerance test

Food intolerance is generally considered to be a negative reaction of the body to the consumption of any foods or beverages that is unrelated to allergies and is associated with problems with their digestion.

Most patients are insufficiently informed about food intolerance, which is even more dangerous than allergies. Intolerance to milk and dairy products is often observed; cereals (wheat, rye, barley); peas, mushrooms, strawberries, etc. According to the latest data, many people have an intolerance to certain foods, but they are unaware of its existence, because the reaction only appears after a few days.

If the general condition worsens after eating a product, this is not a direct indication of an allergic reaction or poisoning. Perhaps the reason is food intolerance.

Patients often mistakenly attribute food intolerance to food allergies, but these are different conditions. Allergies are manifested by characteristic symptoms (rash, edema, reactions from the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system), manifestations of food intolerance are more diverse (pustules on the skin, fullness, weakness, even urolithiasis, fatigue). In some cases, food intolerance is asymptomatic. The only sign is feeling unwell. Therefore, it can be quite difficult to identify food intolerance.

To diagnose food allergies, the METHOD of ENZYME IMMUNOASSAY is used – a blood test for antigens of products that trigger an immune reaction. As a result, lists of permitted and prohibited foods are compiled for the patient. After the final diagnosis, the permitted foods should become the basis of the diet. Products from the prohibited list, on the recommendation of a doctor, must be excluded for a period of 6 weeks to 6 months (the duration depends on the strength of the reaction shown by the level of immunoglobulin G). After a certain period of time, the intolerance of certain foods may disappear - this is the main difference between intolerance and allergy.

If, as a result of the exclusion of products from the "blacklist", there is an improvement in well-being, the condition of nails and hair, skin, weight loss, and normalization of intestinal function, the test was performed correctly. A control analysis for food intolerance is performed six months later to identify products that will forever remain on the prohibited list.

The test allows you to check from 20 to 300 products, the amount is determined based on the patient's daily diet.

The food intolerance test requires preliminary preparation. It is forbidden to eat 5 hours before the procedure, not to drink alcohol and some medications during the day, for example, antihistamines, hormonal and antibacterial. To clarify personal recommendations, you must first consult with a specialist.

When a patient constantly eats foods that the body cannot digest, inflammatory processes begin to develop. Over time, they become chronic, with arthritis, migraines, eczema, irritable bowel syndrome and chronic fatigue, depression, acne, constipation, and other diseases. The load on the kidneys increases, which causes disturbances in the excretion of fluid from the body. As a result, the patient begins to gain weight. The number of foods that are not absorbed by the body increases over time, and the body may not digest well even those foods with which there have been no problems before. As a result, the patient feels sick after almost every meal. Therefore, weight loss can be achieved without harming health by eliminating "intolerant" foods.

The symptoms of food intolerance can be very diverse in their manifestations, but none of them can be considered specific specifically for this pathology. The symptoms may also be non-obvious and manifest as disruptions in the digestive system. Regardless of the situation, only a doctor can correctly diagnose the condition.

Some of the manifestations of food intolerance

Intestinal problems (bloating, constipation, diarrhea). Digestive disorders are direct evidence that the body does not tolerate any foods.