ALCAT Testing - Food Intolerances

Food intolerances are often a hidden problem, causing health issues that seem to have no cause. 

Food allergy is an IgE immune system response that is typically characterized by hives, shortness of breath, upset stomach and in some cases anaphylaxis. The most common food allergies are to nuts, shellfish, wheat and dairy. According to the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, only about 4% of the United States population has a food allergy.

Food intolerance, on the other hand, is much more common than food allergies and is characterized by:

• digestive disorders

• migraines

• obesity

• chronic fatigue

• aching joints

• skin disorders

• behavioral issues