Hair vs Blood
Food sensitivities, intolerances, and allergies are distinct conditions that affect how the body reacts to certain foods, and understanding these differences is crucial for managing your health.
A food sensitivity involves a delayed reaction from the immune system, causing symptoms like headaches or bloating hours after consuming the offending food.
Food intolerance occurs when the body lacks the necessary enzymes to digest a particular food, leading to digestive discomfort such as gas, bloating, or diarrhoea.
In contrast, a food allergy triggers an immediate and potentially severe immune response, such as hives, swelling, or anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening. Our specialised tests help you identify and manage each of these conditions, empowering you to make informed dietary choices.
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Key differences between allergy and sensitivity or intolerance…
Allergy, sensitivity and intolerance are different conditions with different physiological processes
Allergy symptoms occur rapidly after contact (up to 2 hours)
Food sensitivity or intolerance symptoms can occur up to 48 hours after ingestion
Whilst food sensitivity or intolerance may be uncomfortable, annoying or embarrassing it does not have the potential to be serious
Allergy symptoms can be serious and even life-threatening in rare cases
Hair testing does NOT test for allergy