Food allergy is an abnormal immune reaction to food. This involves the production of a type of protein, an allergy antibody called IgE (immunoglobulin E), which circulates through the blood. One side of the IgE antibody will recognize and bind to the allergic food.  The other side of the antibody is attached to a specialized immune cell packed with histamine, called a Mast cell. Called to alert, the IgE antibody now only has to wait for re-exposure to food allergens. 

This is referred to as Type I food allergies and occur most commonly in children but happen in adults as well.  These antibodies can be measured in the blood and this forms the basis of an IgE food allergy test.

There are eight foods that account for 90% of all food-allergic reactions.

Cow's milk
Hen's eggs
Fish
Peanuts
Shellfish
Tree nuts
Soybeans
Wheat

• IgG or Food Sensitivities

  Over 60% of Americans needlessly suffer from some form of delayed food allergies or food sensitivities which are causing chronic health problems. IgG antibodies are associated with non-atopic or "delayed" food reactions that can worsen or contribute to many different health problems and are considered the most common form of immunologically mediated food intolerance. The evidence for IgG antibody reactions as a basis for delayed food allergy or food intolerances continues to grow, including well designed randomized controlled trials, however, some health professionals just haven't kept up to date.

  
  

The IgG antibodies, instead of attaching to Mast cells, like IgE antibodies in Type 1 allergies, bind directly to the food as it enters the bloodstream, forming food allergens bound to antibodies circulating in the bloodstream.  The allergic symptoms in Type 3 immune reactions are delayed in onset - appearing anywhere from a couple of hours to several days after consuming allergic foods. 

These "hidden" food allergies are caused by increasing blood levels of IgG antibodies in reaction to specific foods. Often the offenders are frequently eaten foods that are hard to avoid, such as milk, corn, and wheat. High levels of many IgG food-specific antibodies are generally related to weakened intestinal permeability.

Some common symptoms are:

Abdominal Pains     
Aches and Pains      
Acne 
ADHD         
Anxiety      
Arthritis  
Itching
Skin Rashes        
Hyperactivity      
Irritable Bowel Syndrome 
Loss of Appetite   
Migraine       
Chronic Fatigue

Dr. Nerette and his staff will choose the right test for you on a individualized manner.  Allergy testing is performed by using blood, no more pinprick testing.  During the extensive consultation, Dr. Nerette will not only review the test information but go over the plan of how to detox your body and how to regain your health.  So take that first step and call us for a consultation.