What is a Food Intolerance Test?

Food intolerance test is used to determine whether a person has sensitivity to certain food components.

What is the Difference Between Food Intolerance Test and Food Allergy Test?

Allergy tests investigate a substance called immunoglobulin E (IgE), while food intolerance tests related to the immune system investigate immunoglobulin G (IgG). In food allergies, foods are removed from the diet and are not reintroduced.

Symptoms of Food Intolerance

People with symptoms such as skin redness, eczema, acid reflux, diarrhea, constipation, chronic fatigue, migraine attacks, and constant drowsiness may be suspected of having food intolerance. Additionally, individuals who are constantly dieting but unable to lose weight can also be evaluated for food intolerance.

Can People Who Want to Diet Use the Test?

If a person's blood sugar is at a normal level and they are unable to lose weight despite regular physical activity, they may have intolerance to one or more food groups. In such a case, if the person undergoes a food intolerance test, they will learn which foods are preventing them from losing weight, slowing down their metabolism, and which foods speed it up. Thus, we can eliminate foods that are not beneficial for them from their diet.

How is the Food Intolerance Test Conducted?

A tube of blood is taken from the client. This blood is sent to the laboratory for analysis, and the results will be revealed. The results indicate how sensitive the person is to which foods and to what extent. The sensitivity level to each food may vary. Some foods may cause skin diseases, while others may show milder symptoms. To test your sensitivity in this regard, you can seek help from the experts at Cinik Polyclinic.

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