If you regularly experience headaches, stomach pains, bloating and fatigue on a regular basis, it’s a good idea to rule out a food sensitivity. Although these symptoms could be caused by other factors such as dehydration, eating too much and feeling stressed, it’s worth discovering whether your diet makes you feel unwell. A food intolerance test will help you to identify items that your body has difficulty digesting so you know what to eliminate from your meals in the future.
But with so many tests on the market, how do you know which one is best for you? In this blog, we look at what a food intolerance test is and look at the different Canada Food Intolerance tests available to help you choose the right one for you and your family.
What is a food intolerance test?
A food intolerance test is a straightforward, non-invasive process that helps identify your body’s response to various components. Simply send in 4/5 stands of your hair to the US Food Intolerance lab with a submission form, and we’ll test their cells to see how they react to a variety of food and non-food items. Once the process is complete, a report will be emailed to you with a breakdown of your body’s sensitivity to the items it has been tested against. This will help you plan your diet so you know which ingredients to avoid in the future to reduce any symptoms you experience.
Core intolerance test
A great choice if you’re on a budget but want to get to the bottom of your food intolerance symptoms, our Core Test assesses your reactivity against 300 items. Both gluten and lactose products are included in the compounds we test because we know these are some of the most common food sensitivities to suffer from. Although this option doesn’t include a vitamin and mineral imbalance test, the broad range of items that are covered will give you a good indication of whether your body has difficulty digesting certain foods. You’ll also have the option of upgrading to a 48-hour priority service, so if you don’t want to wait for your food intolerance test results, we can accommodate your needs.
Ultimate intolerance test
Our Ultimate Test provides you with a full digestive health MOT. It covers vitamin and mineral imbalance testing as well as assessing your body’s response to 900 food and non-food items (including lactose and gluten). Because food additives can play havoc with your digestion, this test also looks at your cells’ reactivity to E-numbers so you can eliminate them from your diet if they’re to blame for your onset of symptoms. The Ultimate test also reviews your gut biome (microorganisms that live in the digestive tract), which can also impact the health of your digestive system.
Family Intolerance Test
If you’re concerned that someone else in your home has a food sensitivity, or you want to make sure that your family are eating a diet that meets their needs, we have an option to suit you. Our family testing kit contains five food intolerance tests to help you find out whether your nearest and dearest are sensitive to certain foods. All the tests included come with the health benefits of the Ultimate Test, so the whole family can learn about the unique needs of their bodies.
An intolerance test gives your answers about your body quickly
Regardless of your food intolerance test, your results will help you get to the root of the problem quickly. This is a much faster process than an elimination diet, which involves cutting out certain foods that you suspect your body has difficulty tolerating. They are then re-introduced one at a time, while you monitor the re-occurrence of symptoms. While there is nothing wrong with adopting this approach, it isn’t always a quick process because identifying a link between foods and symptoms can be difficult, especially when the reaction can occur hours or even days later. Taking a food intolerance test gets results much quicker and will shine a spotlight on the ingredients that affect your health.
Speak to us for more information about our tests
If you’d like some advice on choosing the right food intolerance test for you or your family, please email [email protected] or fill out the contact form on our website. We also have an FAQs page that you might find helpful. Please remember that while we are happy to advise you on our products, you should always speak to a medical professional if you’re concerned about your health or if your symptoms persist.
