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Sensitive to Certain Foods? Let's Get a Food Sensitivity Test!
Mon, 7 Jul 2025Not all foods that look healthy are suitable for the body. Some types of food can trigger unnoticed immune reactions, leading to various symptoms such as skin complaints, digestive issues, and mood changes. The Food Detective test is a fast, practical, and accurate solution to help PRAMITA friends identify foods that may cause hidden health problems.
What is the Difference Between Allergy and Food Sensitivity?
Food allergy is an immune reaction that occurs quickly and is usually mediated by IgE antibodies. Symptoms appear within minutes, such as itching, swelling, or even anaphylaxis. Allergies typically begin in childhood, with a prevalence of about 2–5% of the population.
Meanwhile, food sensitivity is a delayed immune reaction involving IgG antibodies. Symptoms appear hours or days after consuming certain foods, making it difficult to detect without testing. Common symptoms include bloating, migraines, eczema, joint pain, mood disturbances, fatigue, and concentration issues.
Types of Foods Tested by Food Detective:
Cereals & Gluten: Oat, wheat, rice, corn, rye, durum wheat, gluten/gliadin
Nuts & Seeds: Almond, Brazil nut, cashew, peanut, walnut, cocoa bean, legume mix (pea, lentil, haricot), soybean
Meats: Beef, chicken, lamb, pork
Fish & Seafood: Tuna, white fish mix (cod, haddock, plaice), freshwater fish mix (salmon, trout), shellfish mix (shrimp, crab, lobster, mussel)
Vegetables: Broccoli, cabbage, carrot, potato, celery, cucumber, paprika (red, green, yellow), leek
Fruits: Apple, orange, lemon, strawberry, melon mix, grapefruit, tomato, blackcurrant
Others: Cow’s milk, egg, tea, olive, ginger, mushroom, garlic, yeast (baker & brewer)
With Food Detective test results, PRAMITA friends can arrange a more suitable diet based on a doctor’s advice, while improving gut microbiome conditions through the intake of prebiotics and probiotics.
Don’t ignore subtle body reactions. Immediately undergo a Food Detective test at PRAMITA Clinical Laboratory to maintain quality of life and overall health.
