Food Intolerance Test
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Have you ever noticed yourself feeling bloated, tired, or fuzzy after eating but had no idea why? That nagging discomfort might not be simply bad digestion; it could be a food intolerance.
A food intolerance test helps uncover how your body reacts to certain foods that may not sit well with your system. Unlike food allergies, which trigger immediate immune responses, food intolerances often result in delayed symptoms such as bloating, headaches, fatigue, skin breakouts, or general malaise. These symptoms can quietly interfere with your daily life and long-term health.
What is the Purpose of a Food Intolerance Test?
Most of the health issues that are not initially perceived as food-related, such as migraines, eczema, or chronic fatigue, may trace their origins back to undiscovered food intolerances. Not only identification but also a food intolerance test provides insight into its purpose, the type that leads to permanent dietary changes. Below are what this food sensitivity test is intended to accomplish:
Finding Trigger Foods
The food intolerance test specifically examines IgG antibody reactions to a broad range of foods that are eaten regularly. This allows for the detection of delayed hypersensitivity reactions, ones that aren’t seen right away after ingestion but can influence you hours or even days afterward.
Personalized Diet Management
With accurate food sensitivity test results on hand, we assist you in developing a tailored dietary plan. By eliminating or minimizing trigger foods, you can restore digestive equilibrium, alleviate chronic symptoms, and improve daily energy and concentration.
Differentiating Food Intolerance from Food Allergy
Food intolerances and food allergies tend to be mistaken for one another. Though allergies are characterized by the quick IgE antibody response that can develop into life-threatening reactions, intolerances are typically slower and milder but ongoing and disruptive.
Improving Digestive Health
The food sensitivity test identifies foods that can irritate the lining of the gut, destroy gut microbiomes, or interfere with digestion. Eliminating these foods can have a tremendous impact on bloating, indigestion, and irregular bowel habits.
Balancing Systemic Symptoms
You don’t even know it, but food intolerances can impact your skin, sleep, mood, joints, and even brain function. If symptoms continue in spite of overall good health attempts, finding and eliminating intolerance triggers will make all the difference.
A Tool for Smarter Elimination Diets
Food intolerance testing can be used to supplement your elimination diet approach. Although the test itself isn’t a diagnostic procedure, it’s a directed way to start cutting out the most reactive foods and reintroducing them in a structured manner.
Who Should Have a Food Intolerance Test Performed?
Food intolerances are more prevalent than we realize, and they may not always present as clear digestive symptoms. At QUA Nutrition, we frequently advise testing for:
- Individuals with chronic bloating, gas, or stomach pain
- Individuals with unexplained fatigue, brain fog, or headaches
- Those with skin issues like skin rashes, eczema, or acne eruptions
- IBS patients who have not responded favorably to typical diets
- Children presenting with behavioral or concentration problems
- Those with autoimmune or chronic inflammatory diseases
- Anyone who wants to maximize energy levels and gut health
Understanding a Food Intolerance Test Report
Your results are not a list; your results are a blueprint for your wellness.
A detailed food intolerance test report contains:
- A grouped list of foods causing mild, moderate, or severe reactions
- A group breakdown of foods: dairy, meat, grains, nuts, vegetables, etc.
- Scientific rationale of the methodology employed (mainly IgG antibody testing)
- Clear instructions for elimination and reintroduction
- A personalized action plan for healing the gut and managing the diet long-term
How Results Are Interpreted
- High Reactivity: Signals strong intolerance, these foods should be eliminated for a minimum of 8–12 weeks.
- Moderate Reactivity: Imply partial intolerance, watch for symptoms, and cut back on frequency.
- Low Reactivity: These foods are mostly well-tolerated and can stay in your diet.
Foods We Test For
More than 250 food products across categories are tested, including:
- Dairy: Milk, cheese, yogurt, butter
- Proteins: Chicken, lamb, fish, pork, eggs
- Grains: Wheat, corn, oats, barley, rice
- Fruits & Vegetables: Apples, bananas, oranges, tomatoes, spinach
- Legumes & Nuts: Peanuts, soy, almonds, lentils
- Seeds: Flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds
- Spices & Herbs: Garlic, onion, turmeric, basil, chili
- Additives: Chocolate, caffeine, preservatives, and more
The test identifies IgG (Immunoglobulin G) antibodies formed when your immune system reacts to food proteins. High IgG levels may indicate chronic exposure to troublesome foods that are usually not detected by standard diagnostics.
Tests are conducted using high-throughput microarray technology, enabling the evaluation of multiple food proteins at once, rapidly and accurately. Including Cross-Reactive Carbohydrate Determinants (CCDs) enhances result reliability by eliminating false-positive antibody responses from plant foods.
Get Your Food Intolerance Test Done With Qua Nutrition
Ready to put detective work with your meals behind you? Let science take the reins. Our expert nutritionist for food intolerance at QUA Nutrition will walk you through the testing, interpretation, and tailored planning process.
With this knowledge of what your body tolerates and doesn’t tolerate, you can regain energy, enhance gut health, and find a better quality of life.
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Q: Is fasting needed before the test?
A: No, fasting is not required. Just don’t begin restricting before testing, since we must gauge the immune response from normal food exposure.
Q: What foods trigger most intolerances?
A: Some common offenders are dairy, gluten, eggs, soy, and some nuts. Still, sensitivities are quite individualized.
Q: Is this the same as a food allergy test?
A: No. An allergy test identifies IgE-mediated immune reactions, which produce rapid and frequently severe responses. A test for food intolerance identifies delayed IgG reactions, which produce mild but chronic symptoms.
Q: How reliable is the test?
A: Though not a diagnostic tool in itself, when used in conjunction with clinical advice, food intolerance testing provides useful information about long-term health management.
Q: Can children undergo this test?
A: Yes. Children going through behavioral changes, skin rashes, or stomach pain with no known cause can be helped a lot by food intolerance testing.
