Ep. 174 How to Know if You Have a Food Sensitivity, Intolerance, or Allergy

I recently had a new client ask about food sensitivity testing and we thought this would make a great podcast episode!

What is the difference between food sensitivities, food intolerances, and food allergies?

Should everyone get a food sensitivity test? Are there more reputable ones than others?

In today's episode, we're going to answer all of these questions and more! For quick reference, below we will explain the differences:

Food Intolerances – Completely isolated to the digestive tract. The body doesn’t have the necessary enzymes needed to break down a food. I.e. lactose intolerance (inadequate lactase enzyme).

Food Allergy: A food allergy is an IgE immune reaction to food. In other words, your body’s immune system identifies a specific food as an invader and reacts accordingly by producing antibodies to protect you. These are quick onset reactions (think seconds to hours). They are isolated to the skin, airways, and GI tract- hives, throat closing, difficulty breathing, swollen tongue, etc. There are 8 common allergens: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soy.

Food Sensitivities: Food sensitivities are more of a chronic, low-grade sign of inflammation. They are caused by immune-mediated reactions called mediators (histamines, cytokines, prostaglandins). They are also an immune based reaction, but unlike allergies, they can happen within 45 minutes to 3 days. Because of this, it can be pretty difficult to pinpoint. Examples of symptoms of a food sensitivity can include anything from migraines, bloating, digestive symptoms, brain fog, skin issues, digestive issues, sinus issues, etc.

Definitely listen in as we explain some of the nuances of the differences and use easily understandable analogies around these topics. Also, feel free to message us with any questions you might have!

Time Stamps:

(1:32) Food Sensitivity Testing

(3:02) Differences Between Intolerances, Allergies, and Sensitivities

(6:25) Food Intolerance

(7:44) Food Sensitivities

(13:47) What Food Sensitivities Tests Do

(18:47) When To Test For Food Sensitivities

(20:50) The MRT Test

(26:49) Are Food Sensitivities Forever?

(30:40) Please Message For More Information

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