Vibrant America Food Sensitivities Testing

Food Allergies Versus Food Sensitivities

Some people have severe food allergies to foods such as peanuts or shellfish and can have life-threatening reactions which require them to carry an Epi-pen with them at all times. However, many others have food allergies or sensitivities, which while not life-threatening, can still affect their health in adverse ways. For a person experiencing food allergies, the immune system reacts abnormally to a component of food, which then produces a response or symptoms. The National Institute of Health or NIH estimates that up to 20% of the population suffers from food allergies/sensitivities.

Symptoms of food sensitivities can be quite varied, and you may not realize that there is a correlation between the foods you are eating and the symptoms you are experiencing. Some of these symptoms can include:

• Stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, and itchy or swollen eyes
• Hives or itchy skin
• Vomiting and diarrhea
• Stomach cramps
• Bloating
• Shortness of breath/wheezing
• Angioedema/swelling
• Joint pain
• Fatigue or tiredness, even after getting a full night’s sleep

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Advantages of the Vibrant America Food Sensitivities Testing at DLHC in Southlake, Texas

The Vibrant America Food Sensitivities Test does not involve introducing an allergen in order to test for antibodies. To provide a comparison, if you are suffering from airborne allergies, you may go to an Allergist or ENT in order to figure out what you are allergic to. That type of testing involves the skin-prick test where various allergens are injected just below the skin’s surface to see if a reaction is produced.

This test is different; a simple blood draw is all that’s required. If you have a sensitivity to certain foods, antibodies will already be circulating in your blood and can be detected by the test. We see patients who think they may have certain food sensitivities and who might have tried the “elimination diet,” which involves removing certain foods, one at a time to see if symptoms decrease. Unfortunately, this can be time-consuming and is not particularly scientific.

Whenever you are exposed to foods that you are sensitive to, your body produces antibodies against these foods, and the Vibrant America Food Sensitivities Test detects which antibodies are present which identifies the foods that your body is reacting against.

Dr. Berutti is an excellent doctor. Started going to her practice in 2015. Dr. Berutti listens to your health concerns and then puts together a plan that works just for you. Best individual health care I have ever had from a doctor. Dr. Berutti’s staff/team are as attentive as she is and I have never had an question, email or phone call go unanswered. Excellent Service! I have never felt better, thanks to Dynamic Life Health Center” – Mary H.

Risk Factors for Food Sensitivities

Some risk factors for food sensitivities can include male sex in children, race/ethnicity, and genetics. However, other risk factors can be controlled in order to reduce the reaction to the allergy or prevent it all together. These can include:

• Improving hygiene
• Imbalances within the gut microbiome and/or leaky gut (Click here for more information on gut health)
• Atopic diseases such as dermatitis
• Vitamin D insufficiency
• Reduced consumption of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
• Reduced consumption of antioxidants
• Increased antacid use, which reduces the digestion of allergens
• Obesity causes an inflammatory state

Ordering the Test

After going over your health history and symptoms with you, Dr. Berutti or her P.A., Melanie Martin, will determine the extent of testing that needs to be done. The Vibrant America Food Sensitivities Test can be ordered as a stand-alone profile or bundled with others.

Dynamic Life Health Center also offers the Vibrant America Food Allergies Test. For information on this test, click here. The Allergy Test is a different test and looks for foods that can cause a severe and potentially life-threatening situation. 

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When many patients come to see us, they have lost hope because they’ve felt unwell for so long and don’t see any light at the end of the tunnel. It’s rewarding as a practitioner to be able to help so many people realize a much better “normal” and a regained sense of vitality! Dr. Berutti is a Functional Medicine provider and can help you get to the root cause of what is making you unwell.

Please call us to get more information about how our clinic and Dr. Berutti can help you with your health goals and to schedule an appointment.

We look forward to the opportunity to restore your health and regain your vitality for life!

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