Food Sensitivity Testing on Salt Spring Island
Find out which foods are working against you.
Food sensitivity testing measures your immune system's IgG response to specific foods. Unlike food allergies (which produce immediate, obvious reactions), food sensitivities cause delayed, low-grade inflammation that can take up to 72 hours to appear, making them nearly impossible to identify through observation alone.
Many patients come to me with chronic symptoms (bloating, fatigue, skin breakouts, joint pain, brain fog) that haven't responded to conventional treatment. In a significant number of these cases, food sensitivities turn out to be a major contributing factor. Research published in Nutrition Journal found that elimination diets guided by IgG testing resulted in significant improvements in IBS symptoms compared to sham diets.
I use a comprehensive IgG food sensitivity panel that tests reactivity to over 200 foods. Once we identify your reactive foods, I design a structured elimination and reintroduction protocol. The goal isn't permanent restriction. It's reducing inflammation, healing the gut, and then strategically reintroducing foods to determine your true tolerance. This testing pairs naturally with clinical nutrition to ensure your diet remains balanced throughout the process.
Food sensitivity testing is most valuable when combined with a broader clinical picture. I interpret your results alongside your symptoms, health history, and other lab work to distinguish between true sensitivities and incidental findings. This prevents unnecessary dietary restriction and ensures the elimination protocol is targeted and effective.
Why Food Sensitivity Testing
Identify Hidden Triggers
Pinpoint specific foods causing delayed immune reactions that observation and guesswork can't detect.
Targeted Elimination
A structured protocol removes only the foods that matter, avoiding unnecessary restriction.
Resolve Chronic Symptoms
Patients often see significant improvement in digestion, energy, skin, and inflammation within weeks.
Who Food Sensitivity Testing Is For
Chronic Bloating & Gas
IBS & Digestive Issues
Skin Conditions (Eczema, Acne)
Unexplained Fatigue
Joint Pain & Inflammation
Brain Fog
Migraines & Headaches
Autoimmune Conditions
Weight Loss Resistance
Mood Disturbances
Foods Tested
What to Expect
Blood Draw
A simple blood draw at my office. The sample is sent to a specialized lab that analyzes IgG reactivity to over 200 foods.
Results in 2-3 Weeks
Results typically return within 2-3 weeks. You'll receive a detailed report categorizing foods by reactivity level.
Review Appointment
I review your results in detail, explain what they mean in the context of your symptoms, and design a personalized elimination protocol.
Elimination & Reintroduction
You follow a structured elimination phase (typically 4-6 weeks), then systematically reintroduce foods to determine your true tolerance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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