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Food Sensitivity Testing
Food sensitivity is not a disease, but may play a role in causing disease or worsening certain symptoms. Symptoms associated with food sensitivities develop slowly over time and can create inflammation, contributing to various health issues. The LifeLabs FST™ IgG Food Sensitivity Test can help identify potential food sensitivities and take the guesswork out of your diet. This is not a food allergy test. It provides you with more data in situations where you are actively seeking a better understanding of how your body reacts to different foods.
Food sensitivity is not a disease, but may play a role in causing disease or worsening certain symptoms. Symptoms associated with food sensitivities develop slowly over time and can create inflammation, contributing to various health issues. The LifeLabs FST™ IgG Food Sensitivity Test can help identify potential food sensitivities and take the guesswork out of your diet. This is not a food allergy test. It provides you with more data in situations where you are actively seeking a better understanding of how your body reacts to different foods.
Sensitivity vs Allergy
Sensitivities and allergies both involve the immune system's response to certain foods, but they operate differently. When you eat specific foods, your immune system can produce proteins called antibodies to identify and fight what it perceives as a threat. The two main types of these antibodies are IgE and IgG. IgE antibodies are responsible for immediate allergic reactions, such as hives, swelling, or difficulty breathing, which occur quickly after consuming a trigger food. In contrast, IgG antibodies are involved in delayed responses, leading to food sensitivities that develop gradually over time, which is why some reactions are not immediately noticeable.
The IgG Food Sensitivity test measures the levels of IgG antibodies for 211 common foods. These antibodies are specialized proteins that attach to specific antigens—molecules on the surface of foods. When your immune system produces IgG antibodies in response to these food antigens, it may indicate a sensitivity rather than a true allergy. There are different panels of food sensitivity tests available, designed to help identify which foods may be causing delayed reactions, providing valuable insights for managing your diet and health.
Sensitivities and allergies both involve the immune system's response to certain foods, but they operate differently. When you eat specific foods, your immune system can produce proteins called antibodies to identify and fight what it perceives as a threat. The two main types of these antibodies are IgE and IgG. IgE antibodies are responsible for immediate allergic reactions, such as hives, swelling, or difficulty breathing, which occur quickly after consuming a trigger food. In contrast, IgG antibodies are involved in delayed responses, leading to food sensitivities that develop gradually over time, which is why some reactions are not immediately noticeable.
The IgG Food Sensitivity test measures the levels of IgG antibodies for 211 common foods. These antibodies are specialized proteins that attach to specific antigens—molecules on the surface of foods. When your immune system produces IgG antibodies in response to these food antigens, it may indicate a sensitivity rather than a true allergy. There are different panels of food sensitivity tests available, designed to help identify which foods may be causing delayed reactions, providing valuable insights for managing your diet and health.