nutrition
I have an intolerance or sensitivity to pineapple, but can I eat them whole or drink the juice?
We recommend avoiding both the fruits and the juice be taken out of your diet for 4-5 weeks.
I have an intolerance or sensitivity to cranberry, but can I eat them whole or drink the juice?
We recommend avoiding both the fruits and the juice be taken out of your diet for 4-5 weeks.
I have an intolerance to ground wheat, is this to all wheat?
As ground wheat is derived from the whole grain we would ideally advise that you avoid all wheat for the duration of the elimination period for maximum results.
With barley intolerance, does that mean I need to avoid all gluten as well?
An intolerance to barley is to barley only. Other gluten-containing grains should be fine to consume.
With a soy sauce sensitivity, do I need to avoid soybeans, soy lecithin, soy protein isolate, etc... or just soy sauce specifically?
A sensitivity to soy sauce refers to soy sauce only – this will not extend to all soy products.
I have a sensitivity to A-Lactalbumin/B-lactoglobulin, is this lactose or all dairy?
A sensitivity to A-Lactalbumin will be to all dairy – this is not the same as lactose (lactose is the sugar portion of animal milks, and a-lactalbumin is a protein).nWe would recommend eliminating all dairy from the diet for 4-6 weeks. This will incl
My results show an intolerance to gluten/wheat/barley/rye. Does this mean I have coeliac disease?
An intolerance to these items does not indicate coeliac disease. Coeliac disease is not an intolerance or allergy, but rather and autoimmune disease.
My hormone results can back as a high percentage for one of the items like T3 – is this too much or too little?
The percentages on the hormone and gut biome testing are negligible – this simply indicates an imbalance.nHowever, this is usually no cause for concern if you are not currently experiencing any symptoms. If you do experience symptoms, please do conta
What does Total IGE mean?
This is a general marker, so if this is high you are showing that you are an individual more likely to be prone to allergy
The results show a rye bread intolerance....but what about wheat?
Rye is a separate grain to wheat – the only common aspect between wheat and rye is they are both gluten containing grains.
The test results show an intolerance to E901 beeswax, yellow and white. Is this in the honey?
For best results, we would recommend removing honey from the diet for 4-6 weeks as beeswax and honey is regurgitated by the bee.
My results show an intolerance to noodles. What kind of noodles?
An intolerance to noodles will include all types of noodles; such as wheat, soba, egg, and rice noodles.
I am gluten intolerant, can I still eat oats?
While oats do not naturally contain gluten, they are often grown in fields adjacent to wheat or processed in building where wheat is handled, which can cause cross contamination.nTherefore, if you are following a gluten-free diet, it may be worth buy
I've shown a reaction to Sheep’s milk/Goat’s milk/Mare’s milk?
If you have shown an intolerance to these milks, you will only need to avoid the milk from these animals. However, for best results, we recommend eliminating all dairy from the diet.n
I have a reaction to mint, Does that mean that anything from mint falls into that category, or just mint when it is fresh, not extract, oil, flavoring, etc.
An intolerance to mint will refer to all mint containing foods. We would recommend avoiding mint where possible for 4-6 weeks.
We also have an olive oil allergy, on a separate person from the green olives. Does this mean one can have olives and the other the oil?
If an intolerance to olive oil has shown, we would recommend avoiding olives also, simply because they will contain oil.
What are the best ways to detox or remove these harsh metals?
Our heavy metals testing does not indicate the levels of these metals in the body, but rather a sensitivity to them.nTherefore, we would recommend reducing contact with these metals where possible.n
I have an reaction to ale. Does this mean all alcohol/beer?
An intolerance to ale will be to ales one and not other beers/lagers. As we test the product as a whole, we cannot say if this is to a certain ingredient or not.
E380: Does this mean all Citric Acid used as a preservative in food and cosmetics?
An intolerance to E380 will be to this specific additive only and should be labelled on food products under this number. Due to the differences between brands, we cannot advise on specific products this may be found in.
Would eating buckwheat, such as Soba noodles or buckwheat flour in pancakes, be included in this sensitivity or is it just inhaling the pollen from the plant?
If this has shown in the non-food section of the report, this simply refers to the pollens and spores given off by the crop itself and not the consumption of the item – buckwheat should be perfectly fine to consume.
Chicken Feathers: Would this include Goose Feathers and Goose Down? Would it be a sensitivity to the mites, the keratin, or the chicken itself including eggs and chicken meat?
An intolerance to chicken feathers will be to the feathers of the chicken only. This will not include feathers from other birds or the eggs and flesh from a chicken.
I am lactose intolerant and this has not shown on your test.
We test for a sensitivity to lactose. However, traditional lactose intolerance is not the same as a sensitivity and is caused by the body lacking lactase. Therefore, known lactose intolerance would not be detected on our tests as we do not test for l
Sorbic Acid has cider listed. Does this mean or include Apple Cider Vinegar
An intolerance to cider will not include apple cider vinegar, it is simply named this due to containing fermented apples. Cider is a different product.
I am lactose intolerant. Can I have goat’s flax/cheese?
If you have shown an intolerance to lactose, we would recommend avoiding all dairy products, including goat’s milk products as these still contain lactose. Lactose-free products still contain lactose they simply add lactase to allow the body to diges
I have shown an intolerance to Ascorbic Acid. Does this mean I can't have Vitamin C?
An intolerance to ascorbic acid will be to the E number specifically and not to Vitamin C. Vitamin C is still perfectly fine to consume in foods items, we simply recommend avoiding ascorbic acid in the form of E300 Ascorbic Acid in food items.
I have an intolerance to E460 Cellulose – my medication contains this. Should I stop taking the medicine?
We do not advise changing or stopping medication due to intolerance test results. The small trace of cellulose found in medication is very unlikely to cause any problems within the body in such a small quantity.
I am intolerant to pineapple but have a deficiency in bromelain. How do I get bromelain into my diet?
If you have shown an intolerance to pineapple and a deficiency in bromelain, supplements are an excellent option to limit the consumption of pineapple.nAlternatively, nutrient absorption can be hindered by intolerances. Therefore, we would also recom
I have my results back. What do you recommend next?
We usually recommend removing the items from the diet for 4-6 weeks (we recommend 6 weeks minimum for dairy/eggs/wheat/meats as these can be hard on the digestive system). After this elimination period, the items can be reintroduced to the diet – we
How do IgG tests work?
IgG's (intolerance) are highly reactive to frequency/quantity of a food in the diet. The science behind IgG's expression is based on its short term memory. Some scientists say 6 weeks, other say 3 months memory. If a food is totally removed from the
I have shown an intolerance to dairy/milk. What alternatives are there?
There are many excellent alternatives to dairy on the market. Most major supermarkets will stock many of the following milk alternatives; oat, soya, almond, rice, cashew, hazelnut, hemp, coconut, pea, etc. In addition to this, many supermarkets stock
If I remove dairy from my diet, how will I get calcium?
The following foods are excellent non-dairy sources of calcium;nChia seeds, almonds, figs, tofu, white beans, fortified milk alternatives, sunflower seeds, kale, edamame, broccoli, sweet potato, sesame seeds, collare greens, okra, butternut squash, o
If I have a gluten intolerance, what can/can't I eat?
Gluten can be found in wheat, rye, and barley and we would recommend avoiding foods containing these grains.nWe would also recommend looking for gluten-free certified oats, as oats are often processed around gluten containing grains despite not conta
What symptoms will my intolerances cause?
Different food items can cause a variety of symptoms in different people; not everyone will experience the same symptoms from an intolerance to a food item. Common intolerance symptoms include; bloating, excess gas, constipation, diarrhea, headaches,
Is the protein in the meats the same protein in eggs?
We can confirm that the protein contained in the egg of a chicken differs to that of a fully grown bird. Therefore the IgE antibody reaction to Meats indicated on our test does not also refer to eggs.
I'm a male customer has female hormones on test report.
Men also produce oestradiol; however, the amounts produced are much lower than in women. Within the testes, some testosterone is changed into oestradiol and this oestradiol is essential for the production of sperm. Source: https://www.yourhormones.in
My known hormone issue is not on the report
Our hormone testing is used to identify imbalances that may affect digestive health – this does not indicate if the hormone is producing too much or too little.nWe do not advise it be used as a diagnostic tool for hormone conditions.nIf you are exper
Why do you only show 85% on results?
We only take a very small sample of your hair, and this is all we need to give us the tools we need to test your sensitivities. The test results are then revealed and sent to you in an easy to understand form which is split into the different categor
What is aspergillus niger?
This is a common fungus and is responsible for black mold.
What is ascorbic acid?
Ascorbic acid is best described as the driving force of Vitamin C. It is also used as a preservative in foods. However, please note, if you have shown an intolerance to ascorbic acid, this is to the preservative only and not to Vitamin C.
I have an intolerance to spelt. Is this all wheat?
A spelt intolerance will not refer to all wheat, but rather this specific wheat variant.
I have an intolerance to hemp seed can i still take CBD oil used for anxiety
CBD Oil is made from the leaves, flower and stalks of the hemp plant, unlike hemp oil which is made from the seed. As such, an intolerance to hempseed does not indicate an intolerance to CBD oil.
I have an intolerance to flaxseed and Lentils these are a big part of my diet what can I substitute these for.
Chia seed are a good substitute for flax seeds, these have many properties in common with flax seed and are also high in soluble fibre. For lentils Beans are a good nutritional substitute they are high in protein, dietary fibre, iron folate and antio
Can an intolerance cause skin issues such as acne?
While food intolerances are mainly seen as a digestive issue, skin conditions such as acne are a common symptom of food intolerance.