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Clinical Research Reveals That Food Allergies May Be Associated With Many Common Chronic Health Conditions.
It is well established in allergy research that consumption of
certain foods in susceptible individuals can illicit an immune
reaction with the production of antibodies against those foods.
This is defined as a food allergy. IgG antibodies are the key antibodies
involved in delayed food reactions, that is, reactions to a food
that do not necessarily occur right away. Rather, the symptoms
felt from this type of food allergy may occur hours to days after
consumption of the culpable food. Delayed-onset food allergies
may be much more common than immediate hypersensitivity reactions,
mediated through IgE antibody production. It is suggested that
IgG-mediated food allergies may account for variety of chronic
health conditions that have been unresponsive to conventional medical
care. Fatigue, irritability, aching joints, cognitive dysfunction,
and chronic migraines are a few known complications suggestive
of food allergies.
- A 40-year-old female presented with a lifetime history
of esophageal reflux and nausea often to the point of vomiting.
Her many visits
to gastroenterologists proved futile, as they were unable to
diagnose her condition. The patient also had a history of anxiety,
alternating constipation and loose stools, rosacea, fatigue,
low libido, multiple chemical sensitivities, and upper respiratory
infections. Allergy test results revealed elevated antibody levels
to dairy and egg. Reflux and nausea fully resolved within two
days of removing dairy and eggs from her diet. Within the following
weeks, anxiety resolved and stools normalized. Energy and libido
improved. Multiple chemical sensitivities greatly diminished.
Rosacea continued to improve throughout the following year.
Symptoms associated with food allergies can vary from person to person,
affecting how we function and feel. Symptoms may range from mild
discomforts to incapacitating illness, with etiology to specific
foods that are unique to each individual. Moreover, a symptom may
simply be defined as any unpleasant sensation or reaction, which
suggests that our body is not functioning at its best. When we experience
an unpleasant reaction immediately after consumption of a certain
food, cause and effect are very easy to identify. However, when we
begin to experience ill health days after consumption of the suspect
food, identifying cause and effect becomes more obscure and can go
unnoticed. Unbeknownst to us, we may continue to eat the offending
food for months even years, only to develop future complications
from chronic exposure. At this point, identifying cause and effect
may become a challenge. Symptoms of delayed food allergies are diverse
and may affect any system in the body.
- A 48-year-old woman with a 10-year history of chronic
cough which had not improved despite a variety of treatments,
sought
food allergy assessment through US BioTek. Her food allergy panel
revealed a strong reaction to dairy products, shrimp, corn, barley,
oat, sesame, and rice, with a moderate reaction to egg white. In
addition, she showed elevated antibody levels to banana, grape
and pear. By following a customized rotation and elimination
diet plan guideline; she reported much improvement in her symptoms.
- A 35-year-old gentleman suffered from constipation, muscle
pain, chronic infections, nasosinusitis, and chronic fatigue.
His food allergy panel revealed elevated antibodies to egg. After
two months of avoiding eggs, he reported considerable improvement
in his symptoms.
- An 8-year-old girl with chronic middle ear infections, inflammation
of the throat, insomnia, hyperactivity, and dermatitis, was found
to have elevated antibody levels to dairy, egg, cucumber, and
watermelon. She was advised to avoid all allergenic foods. After
three months, the dermatitis and ear infections decreased considerably.
After four months, there was great improvement in her hyperactive
behavior, and she experienced better quality of sleep.
The Aller-Check Test kit includes an easy to use blood collection
devise that merely requires a finger stick that you can do yourself
in the comfort of your home. This procedure involves sticking the
finger once to allow for a few drops of blood, which you then absorb
onto two of our proprietary micro-collection strips provided. For
those of us who want to take charge of our health, this test offers
a quick and easy route.
It is not recommended to fast prior to taking the blood
sample. Maintain your usual dietary habits consuming a variety
of foods
when possible. It is strongly advised, however, to avoid any
foods that may have potentially resulted in a previous adverse
reaction
or anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction to
a food that is IgE-mediated. Secondary exposure to these foods
may
prove fatal.
US BioTek makes no claims as to the diagnostic or therapeutic
use of its tests or other informational materials. The collected
testimonials mentioned here are solely educational and are not
intended to diagnose or treat any specific disorder. The information
is at the courtesy of healthcare practitioners and patients who
have used US BioTek Laboratories, and are pleased with the specificity
and accuracy of US BioTek’s testing methods.
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