Food allergy is an IgE immune system response that is typically characterized by hives, shortness of breath, upset stomach and in some cases anaphylaxis. The most common food allergies are to nuts, shellfish, wheat, and dairy. According to the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, only about 4% of the U.S. population has an actual food allergy. The Alcat test does not detct an IgE food allergy, but rather IgG food sensitivity or intolerance reactions.
Food intolerance/sensitivity, on the other hand, is much more common than food allergies and is characterized by digestive disorders (IBS/Chron's/Ulcerative Colitis, excessive flatulence), migraines, obesity, bloating, chronic fatigue, skin disorders, achy joints and behavioral issues. It has been stated that upwards of 70-80% of the US population has food intolerance. Unfortunately for many, those food intolerance symptoms are often identified as individual problems and treated as such. The Alcat test is the most effective food intolerance test available.
The test consists of a blood draw and selection of appropriate panels test. Test Panels can be selected individually or customized in a package, options include:
- 200 Foods
- 50 Functional Foods and Medicinal Herbs
- 20 Food Additives/Colorings
- 10 Environmental Chemicals
- 21 Molds
- 20 Antibiotics/ Anti-Inflammatory Agents
- *Vegetarian Panels Also Available
More information is available at www.alcat.com
