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Why should I use Food Intolerance UK? |
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We are dedicated providers of fast and accurate information about food intolerance, how to cope with it and how your test results can lead to a new you. Our laboratory ensures detailed analysis of your test can be carried out quickly and effectively. Our Elisa IgG test is the lowest-priced per food of its kind in the UK, checking your intolerance to 131 different foods for just £149 in a clinical laboratory. |
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Do I need to take the test? |
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Yes, if you have experienced any of the symptoms referred to in the Allergy/Food Intolerance section of this site. If your GP has also confirmed that there are no other causes of you feeling unwell, it would be sensible to take the test. |
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Does food intolerance affect any particular age group? |
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No, it can impact on anyone’s health. Research has shown that everyone from children to pensioners can benefit from altering their diet after receiving their test results. |
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Will I have the same results as other members of my family? |
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Your results wouldn’t necessarily be the same – each case is different. It would be advisable for everyone to take their own test. New intolerances can also develop over time, so a re-test at a later date would also be useful. |
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I have been on a restricted diet – will the test still highlight problem foods? |
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If a problem food has previously been excluded , the antibodies could have cleared from your blood. Try to avoid regularly eating that food in the future and this could prevent them from returning. |
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Does the time of day when the test is taken affect the results? |
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No, this has no impact. |
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Will the results differ throughout the day? |
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No, it does not matter when the sample is taken. |
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Could I be affected by foods that are not detected by the test? |
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Certain foods can provoke an allergic reaction involving the production of a type of antibody called IgE. These will not be detected. |
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Will I ever be able to eat the problem foods my test results identify again? |
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There is no reason why not. Most people are able to gradually reintroduce these foods to their diet in the future, although the process must be handled carefully. |
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Do I need to miss out on meals at any time? |
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No. The problem foods that you are encouraged to remove from your diet can be replaced with others that are suitable. Using a range of your allowed foods in the future will also help to prevent other intolerances forming. |
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Where will I get my calcium from if I’m shown to react adversely to milk? |
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There are still plenty of other sources available to you, from green vegetables such as cabbage, spinach and broccoli to fish where the bones are eaten, nuts, seeds, legumes and whole grains. |
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Will I still be able to drink alcohol, such as wine and beer? |
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The test will check your reaction to the main ingredients of alcoholic drinks, such as grapes, yeast and grains. If you show a reaction to any of these ingredients, it would be advisable to choose an alcoholic drink that doesn’t contain any of them in future. |
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How long should I wait before taking the test again? |
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This is entirely up to you, as it depends how well you get on with your new diet and how quickly your intolerances change. Generally, it would be prudent to consider another test after nine to 12 months as research shows that changing your diet can lead to new intolerances developing. |
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