In people with allergies, the body produces antibodies against common food substances that create the typical allergy symptoms we all know or have experienced. The antibodies or mast cells produce histamine which causes the allergic response. Although the reaction is based on a healthy bodily function designed to protect us from toxins in our food or in the environment, many allergies are so extreme as to cause anaphylactic shock and even death in extreme cases.
TEST DETAILS
The Basic Food Allergy Panel tests for allergies to 45 foods including:
- Common fruits and vegetables
- 4 dairy products including cow’s milk, cheese, yogurt and eggs
- Peanuts and nut mix
- Grains including wheat and soybeans
- Meats and fish including shellfish, shrimp, tuna, beef and chicken
- Cocoa, pepper, garlic, MSG, and yeast
FAQS
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Quentin Caswell, MSN, is an Integrative and Functional Medicine Specialist dedicated to helping patients feel their best. Board certified in advanced bioidentical hormone replacement and peptide therapy, he earned his Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri (Mizzou) and opened Advanced Practice Wellness Clinic in 2011.