What is Food Intolerance?
Food intolerance occurs when your body reacts adversely to certain foods. Although it is not life-threatening, food intolerance may be associated with a range of unpleasant and often unexplained symptoms that can affect your daily wellbeing.
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Common Symptoms
If you experience one or more of the following symptoms, you may be affected by food intolerance:
- Bloating
- Fatigue
- Headaches or migraine
- Constipation
- Skin problems
- Weight issues
- Anxiety
What is the Difference Between Food Intolerance and Food Allergy?
Food allergies and food intolerances are two different conditions with different causes and symptoms.
Food Allergy
A food allergy is an overreaction of the immune system, your body’s natural defence system. It occurs when your body mistakenly identifies a normally harmless substance as a threat and releases Type I IgE antibodies to fight it. These antibodies are measured in an IgE allergy test.
Common allergy triggers include:
- Peanuts
- Shellfish
- Milk
- Dust
- Pollen
- Pet dander
Symptoms typically appear within minutes to two hours after exposure.
Food Intolerance
Food intolerance is characterised by delayed symptoms and the presence of Type III IgG antibodies in the blood.
Symptoms may develop between 8 and 72 hours after consuming the triggering food, making food intolerances much more difficult to identify.
Many individuals are unaware they have food intolerances until they undergo a comprehensive FoodPrint test. The FoodPrint report identifies foods that should be avoided and those that should be consumed in moderation to help reduce or eliminate symptoms.
How is the Test Performed?
The FoodPrint test requires only a simple blood draw.
The FoodPrint Personalised Food Report
After your test, you will receive a personalised FoodPrint report that includes:
- FoodPrint Results
- Precise IgG antibody levels for every food tested.
- Report 1
- Foods listed alphabetically by food group.
- Report 2
- Foods listed according to their level of reactivity.
- Interpretation of your test results.
- Food Intolerance Information
- Explanation of food allergy, food intolerance, sensitivity and hypersensitivity.
- Dietary Guidelines
- Recommendations on dietary changes.
- Guidance on reintroducing foods.
- Advice on avoiding dairy, eggs, wheat/gluten and yeast.
- Frequently Asked Questions