Intolerance and Sensitivity Testing
Food intolerance and sensitivity testing can help you identify problem foods that may be contributing to your negative symptoms like digestive issues, headaches, fatigue, skin problems, and more. This testing can provide insight into foods that should be limited or avoided in your diet to improve your health.
What is Food Intolerance vs. Food Sensitivity?
Food intolerance occurs when your body lacks the proper enzymes or mechanisms to digest food correctly. Common food intolerances include lactose, gluten, and FODMAPs. Symptoms are usually bloating, diarrhea, or nausea.
Food sensitivity is different – it indicates difficulty breaking down food or a reaction to a food that triggers your immune system. This can cause symptoms including rashes, sinus congestion, joint pain, fatigue, foggy thinking, and more.
Common Tests for Intolerances and Sensitivities
There are a variety of tests that can help identify problem foods. Common tests include:
- Blood tests – Test for IgG antibodies to different foods.
- Skin prick tests – Testing for IgE mediated immediate allergic response.
- Elimination diets – Removing suspect foods for a period of time and watching for improvement in symptoms. Then foods are reintroduced one at a time.
- Food journals – Tracking foods eaten and symptoms to look for connections.
- At home test kits – Such as hair analysis, saliva testing, or stool tests to check for various antibodies.
Food Intolerance Hair Testing
Using your hair, test your intolerances and sensitivities without a doctor’s visit. It’s a non-invasive alternative to traditional intolerance and sensitivity testing and screening.
Ordering your test is easy. From the convenience of your home, follow these steps:
- Order your test from Modern Allergy Management. We recommend the MAM Exclusive Gold Standard 750 Intolerance Test. Why? It is the most comprehensive. Use the code Hair15 to save 15%.
- Receive an email for the test submission form. Print and complete. If you don’t receive the email, request a form by emailing atinfo@modernallergymanagement.com
- Remove 4-5 strands of hair from your head. If your hair is shorter than an inch, remove a few more strands.
- Follow the instructions on the submission form.
- Within 10 working days you will receive your results via email.