Food Sensitivities & Allergy Testing: Unlocking Personalized Nutrition
What Are Food Sensitivities?
Food sensitivities occur when the immune system reacts adversely to specific foods that are typically harmless. Unlike food allergies, which are immediate and sometimes severe, food sensitivities can cause delayed, subtle symptoms—like bloating, fatigue, brain fog, and joint pain—that may appear 3 to 72 hours after consuming the offending food.
Why Test for Food Sensitivities?
Elevated IgG antibodies may contribute to chronic inflammation and a variety of vague but disruptive symptoms, including digestive issues, headaches, skin conditions, and low energy. Identifying these hidden triggers through proper testing is essential for improving gut function and immune balance.
The IgG Food Explorer™
MyLabsForLife offers Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory, the IgG Food Explorer™ a comprehensive food sensitivity test that evaluates immune responses to over 250 common foods using advanced ELISA-based microarray technology.
Benefits of IgG Food Sensitivity Testing:
Pinpoints specific food sensitivities.
Guides personalized elimination diets.
Reduces systemic inflammation.
Supports gut healing and immune resilience.
More accurate than journaling or basic exclusion diets.
Just a simple finger-stick collection done at home provides the data needed to design a targeted nutrition plan that can significantly improve symptoms and overall wellness.
What Is an Allergy?
Allergies are caused by the immune system’s overreaction to normally harmless substances known as allergens. Symptoms range from mild (skin rash, congestion) to severe (anaphylaxis). This reaction is driven by IgE antibodies and occurs rapidly, often within minutes.
The IgE Food Explorer™
The IgE Food Explorer™ is a specific IgE allergy test that measures reactions to food and environmental allergens such as pollen, dust mites, and pet dander. It helps:
Identify true IgE-mediated allergic reactions.
Understand immediate-type hypersensitivity.
Develop a comprehensive allergy management plan.
Note: A positive IgE test shows sensitization, not necessarily a clinical allergy. Results should be interpreted alongside symptoms by a qualified provider.
Why These Tests Matter
Testing with the IgG and IgE Food Explorers gives you a powerful foundation to:
Uncover hidden causes of inflammation
Optimize immune health
Improve digestion, skin, energy, and mental clarity