{"product_id":"food-sensitivity-testing","title":"FOOD SENSITIVITY TESTING","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Comprehensive screening to identify food-specific IgG antibody reactions to 210 foods and drinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSimple finger prick blood sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eQuantitative results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eModern antigens including supplements \u0026amp; alternative milks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTotal immune load monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat is a food sensitivity?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA \u003cb\u003efood sensitivity\u003c\/b\u003e refers to a reaction in the digestive system that occurs when certain foods irritate the gut or are difficult to digest. Unlike food allergies, which involve an immune response, food sensitivities generally do not trigger a life-threatening reaction but can cause discomfort. Common symptoms include bloating, gas, diarrhoea, headaches, or fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood sensitivities\u003c\/b\u003e are often confused with \u003cb\u003efood intolerances\u003c\/b\u003e because both involve digestive issues and can produce similar symptoms. However, the key difference is that intolerances often result from the body's inability to break down certain food components. For example, lactose intolerance occurs when the body lacks the enzyme lactase to digest lactose. Sensitivities, on the other hand, may involve other reactions, such as irritation to certain chemicals or compounds in foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhy do food sensitivities develop?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTypically it is a sign that the foods being consumed are not being effectively digested and larger particles are entering the bloodstream as undigested proteins which can trigger an immune response. This simply looks to break down the larger undigested food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed. Similarly how the immune system attacks a virus to break down a pathogen. As a result of this it caused inflammation in the body that provoked symptoms. It can be said that food sensitivity can be associated with your favourite foods those that are consumed in high quantities, but there are many other factors to consider:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHow food is processed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFertilisers used in the farming process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOverconsumption of antibiotics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGenetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eStress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePoor gut bacteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLeaky gut syndrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat are the symptoms associated with food sensitivity?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIBS \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIBD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBloating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eConstipation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDiarrhoea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFatigue \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMigraine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eStomach cramps \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWeight management issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLow Energy Levels \u0026amp; Fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHow does taking a test help improve the symptoms?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThrough a simple finger pricks test, we can help identify raised IgG levels against trigger foods in the diet. Having a guided food elimination diet helps identify food to consume, limit or avoid being able to reduce the immune load\/ inflammation in the body.  This would then form the basis of a three-month diet plan in order to allow the symptoms to reduce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IV THIRTEEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55910816874880,"sku":"","price":349.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/2309\/8752\/files\/YourGutMap-FoodSensitivityKit.jpg?v=1745659042","url":"https:\/\/brookeodun.com\/products\/food-sensitivity-testing","provider":"BROOKE ODUN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}