Food Sensitivity Testing Benefits

Food sensitivity Spinal decompression measure your body’s reaction to a variety of different foods and food additives by performing blood work. These tests differ based on where and who administers the test, but all tests have an underlying similarity: They rely on your body’s immune system to identify food sensitivities and intolerances.

However, they differ from traditional allergy tests that are typically conducted by a physician and look for specific allergic reactions. Food allergies are defined as adverse health effects that occur after a person consumes a certain food and is exposed to its allergen. Food intolerances are less severe and can affect a person’s quality of life but are not considered life-threatening.

As a growing number of people become more aware of their dietary intolerances and sensitivities, the market for these tests is booming. Many at-home tests use kits to collect a sample of your blood and send it to a lab for analysis. They are marketed as a way to pinpoint the exact foods you’re sensitive to and can help you avoid them to ease your symptoms.

However, these at-home tests lack scientific support and evidence, which is why they’re not covered by insurance and are discouraged by multiple allergy professional organizations. Plus, they can lead to unnecessary changes in your diet that will likely have more downsides than benefits. For example, you may eliminate a healthy food or supplement for an unneeded reason, which can lead to nutritional deficiencies, stress and anxiety around food, and increased gastrointestinal symptoms in the long run.

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