IgG Food Sensitivity Screening Test
Due to the nature of IgG food sensitivity and the body’s delayed response in showing signs and symptoms of any problems, it is not easy to detect by yourself. Fortunately, there is now a simple method for us to help you identify the foods that could be the cause of delayed IgG food sensitivity issues.
Possible mechanism of how IgG Food Sensitivity develops
- Incorrect identification occurs due to damaged intestine
- Immune system responds to food as a threat
- Destruction of immune complexes result in symptoms
Possible Health Issues
Some research shows that IgG food sensitivity can be the cause of some inflammatory conditions, such as migraines, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), fatigue and more. Unfortunately, these conditions can also likely trigger chronic diseases. As it can be with serious illness, prevention is preferable to treatment because the success rate is usually much higher. In the case of food sensitivity, identifying problematic foods, followed by a controlled diet could work wonders for individuals who may be suffering from conditions as a result of their immune system acting up.
– Skin Concern
Problems with one’s skin can sometimes give a bad impression to others and can seriously harm one’s self-esteem and even social life. Dermatological complaints such as rashes, constant itching, redness and scaling can easily rock our confidence and affect how we feel about our appearance. Although not all skin problems are caused by food sensitivity, the problems can be exacerbated if our body’s internal workings become unbalanced.Reactions caused by IgG food sensitivity typically arise due to the accumulation of excessive antigens over time.
Repeated consumption of problematic food generally adds to the excessive antigens in the immune system, which becomes immune complexes. It is when these complexes become fixed to skin tissue that may be the cause of dermatological issues.
– Weight Concerns
Obesity is described as severe excess in weight and an abnormally high body fat percentage that may impair health. Not only is it stressful for the body, it can sometimes be a great psychological burden for those affected and can be a major risk for diet-related chronic diseases. Despite obesity being a widespread issue, it is not yet fully understood. Many factors can affect our weight, ranging from genetic makeup, excess carbohydrate and fat intake to lack of physical activity, and while there is not one single cause for obesity, research has shown that low-grade inflammatory processes do indeed play a role. This includes reactions from IgG food sensitivity.
An inflammatory response to food can lead to the production of messenger proteins such as TNF-alpha. These kinds of proteins can block receptors for insulin, causing a reduced energy supply to the cell. In this scenario, it’s highly likely the following two things will occur: sugar will become fat and energy consumption will decrease. Identifying an individual’s IgG food sensitivity can help reduce the likelihood of this happening. Changing one’s diet to correlate with foods that have been identified as sensitive can help reduce the chances of an inflammatory response, avoid the above situation. Prevention will always trump treatment.
– Gastro-intestinal Concerns
Gastro-intestinal problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), are common in regards to food sensitivity. IBS is a chronic condition that causes cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea and constipation.
Though the causes of IBS have not been scientifically clarified, many studies have shown that low-grade inflammatory conditions might possibly be one of the triggering factors. Reducing or eliminating food that causes your immune system to react negatively could be crucial in the prevention of food-related gastro-intestinal problems. After all, a healthy stomach could lead to a healthy life.
Two different types of Test Report are provided with every IgG Food Sensitivity test:
- – Food Groups – foods are listed according to their respective food group
- – Order of Reactivity – foods are ranked by strength of antibody reaction
A numerical value is displayed in a colored box adjacent to each food, which represents the concentration of IgG antibodies detected for each food. Foods are categorized as ELEVATED, BORDERLINE or NORMAL, depending on the antibody level detected.
Test procedures
Microarray-based ELISA is one of the quickest methods for the measurement of IgG antibodies for over 220 foods.
Step 1: Blood Collection – Collect blood (2ml by syringe / 300 µl by finger prick method) from the donor
Step 2: Process sample
Step 3: Scanning – Scan responses of the over 220 foods antigen by high-tech resolution scanner
Step 4: Data analysis – Analyze results from individual foods antigens
Step 5: Report – Verify and issue the report
Reference:
Atkinson W & et. al. (2004). Food elimination based on IgG antibodies in irritable bowel syndrome: a randomised controlled trial. Gut 2004;53:1459–1464.
Guo H & et. al. (2012). The value of eliminating foods according to food-specific immunoglobulin G antibodies in irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea. J Int Med Res. 2012;40(1):204-10.
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