Intolerances differ significantly from allergies. Unlike allergies, intolerances may vary from situation to situation, while an allergy always produces the same reaction. Intolerances are caused by the body’s inability to process specific substances and may cause bloating, digestive problems such as gas and/or diarrhea, fatigue, headaches and even the inability to lose weight or weight gain.
Symptoms may be difficult to link to specific foods, environmental substances or food additives because they may not occur until hours or days later. To complicate the situation, each individual has a different tolerance for specific foods, so even if a person has an intolerance, it may be mild so that a small amount of the food doesn’t cause a reaction until enough of the food is eaten or is consumed consistently over time.
TEST DETAILS
The ALCAT 200 Food Sensitivity and Intolerance Panel is a simple blood test that measures the body’s cellular reactivity to the foods in the 150 Food Panel plus Acorn Squash, Anchovy, Black Currant, Bok Choy, Brazil Nut, Buffalo, Canola Oil, Cardamom, Catfish, Chamomile, Chicken Liver, Chili Pepper, Coriander, Endive, Fava Bean, Fennel, Flounder, Jalapeno Pepper, Kale, Kelp, Leaf Lettuce, Leek, Licorice, Macadamia Nut, Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Maple Sugar, Mung Bean, Mussel, Nectarine, Okra, Parsnip, Pine Nut, Pomegranate, Portobello Mushroom, Quinoa, Romaine Lettuce, Rosemary, Saffron, Scallions, Sorghum, Spelt, Squid, Swiss Chard, Swordfish, Turmeric, Venison, Watercress, Wild Rice and Zucchini.
