Food Sensitivity Tests: Why I No Longer Recommend Them
A couple weeks ago, I did a reel on Instagram all about why I don’t recommend IgG testing. I used to use them in my practice when people felt like they couldn’t eat any foods and really needed answers. Now, I have invested into more training and have different recommendations.
Foods sensitivity tests are looking at Immunoglobulin G antibodies. The antibodies are released to protect us against foreign invaders. Whenever I used to get this test back, the results would always be the foods the client simply eats most often.
So, essentially, it tells us about EXPOSURE to certain foods. As a practitioner, I’m not going to tell them to avoid 30 foods, it just isn’t feasible, so why spend the money running this test? It also tells me, you have a leaky gut!
The BEST way to know if you are sensitive to a food is to eliminate it. I know, it’s hard work if there are several foods your gut may be reacting with. It will teach you to become more intuitive and if done properly, you should notice shifts.
I also don’t recommend leaky gut testing.
The goal is going to be to focus on eating foods that will heal your gut.
Your gut definitely needs healing if you are having a reaction to several foods. Combined with gut healing supplements and lifestyle recommendations, you will make big strides.
What test do I love and will recommend until I stop practicing? The GI-MAP!
The GI-MAP doesn’t tell you what foods to avoid based on exposure. To briefly summarize it, it’s looking at bad bacteria, commensal bacteria levels, H. pylori, parasites, candida, inflammation markers and so much more.
IgG testing is a bandaid solution and it’s not getting to the root cause. Why is the gut leaky?
Want to learn more? Head to this blog post to see if the GI-MAP test a good fit for you.
I offer 1:1 support and everyone gets a GI-MAP test include in the cost. I have an application form to ensure it’s a great fit for both of us. I cannot wait to support you!
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