
Uncovering Food Sensitivities
The IgG Food MAP measures antibodies to 190 common foods, including a wide range of foods, herbs, and spices, common in the Western, Asian, and Mediterranean diets. IgG food sensitivities provide a useful guide for elimination diets with clinical impact for a variety of diseases. People may continue to eat offending foods unaware of their potential adverse effects, because symptoms associated with food sensitivities may occur hours or days after the offending food was eaten. The IgG Food MAP is available as both Serum and Dried Blood Spot.
What Patients Might Benefit IgG Food Map
There are a number of symptoms and diseases associated with IgG food sensitivities. Elimination/Rotation diets driven by serum or blood-spot analysis prove impactful in relieving symptoms.
- Headaches / Migraines
- Weight gain / Obesity
- Coughing
- Ringing in the ears
- GI Upset – gas, bloating, diarrhea
- Skin rash, itching, eczema
- Nasal congestion
- Forgetfulness
- Insomnia
- Behavioral problems
Details
Why Test IgG Antibodies
Immunoglobulin G (IgG) food testing is a useful guide for structuring elimination diets for patients with many chronic conditions. Individuals with neurological, gastrointestinal, movement, and behavioral disorders often suffer from IgG food sensitivities. People may continue to eat offending foods unaware of their potential adverse effects. Symptoms associated with food sensitivities may occur hours or days after the offending food was eaten because IgG food antibodies remain for a much longer time than IgE antibodies.
Upgrade Technology
Antigen-specific IgG antibodies are captured on multiplexed magnetic beads, using xMAP® (Multiple Analyte Profiling) technology. The xMAP® bead-based immunoassay allows for the simultaneous detection of IgG antibodies to all 190 foods in two single test wells, reducing sample volume requirements and reagents while increasing sensitivity and specificity as compared to traditional plate-based ELISA tests. The upgraded immunoassay is cost and time effective, easy to perform and reproducible. We have now fully automated all steps of our testing processes, leading to even better precision.
Analytes
DAIRY
- Beta-Lactoglobulin
- Casein
- Cheddar Cheese
- Cow’s Milk
- Goat’s Milk
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Sheep’s Yogurt
- Whey
- Yogurt
BEANS AND PEAS
- Adzuki Bean
- Black Bean
- Garbanzo Bean
- Green Bean
- Green Pea
- Kidney Bean
- Lentil
- Lima Bean
- Mung Bean
- Navy Bean
- Pinto Bean
- Soybean
- Tofu
FRUITS
- Acai Berry
- Apple
- Apricot
- Banana
- Blueberry
- Cantaloupe
- Cherry
- Coconut
- Cranberry
- Date
- Grape
- Grapefruit
- Guava
- Jackfruit
- Kiwi
- Lemon
- Lychee
- Mango
- Orange
- Papaya
- Passion Fruit
- Peach
- Pear
- Pineapple
- Plum
- Pomegranate
- Raspberry
- Strawberry
- Watermelon
GRAINS
- Amaranth
- Barley
- Buckwheat
- Corn
- Gliadin
- Malt
- Millet
- Oat
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Rye
- Sorghum
- Teff
- Wheat Gluten
- Whole Wheat
- Abalone
- Anchovy
- Bass
- Bonito
- Codfish
- Crab
- Halibut
- Lobster
- Mackerel
- Saba
- Octopus
- Oyster
- Pacific Mackerel (Saba)
- Pacific Saury
- Perch
- Red Snapper
- Salmon
- Sardine
- Scallop
- Shrimp
- Small Clam
- Squid
- Tilapia
- Trout
- Tuna
- Beef
- Chicken
- Duck
- Egg White
- Egg Yolk
- Goose
- Lamb
- Pork
- Turkey
- Almond
- Brazil Nut
- Cashew
- Chestnut
- Chia Seed
- Flax Seed
- Hazelnut
- Hemp Seed
- Macadamia Nut
- Peanut
- Pecan
- Pine Nut
- Pistachio
- Pumpkin Seed
- Sesame Seed
- Sunflower Seed
- Walnut
VEGETABLES
- Artichoke
- Asparagus
- Avocado
- Bamboo Shoot
- Bean Sprout
- Beet
- Bell Pepper
- Bitter Gourd
- Broccoli
- Brussel Sprout
- Burdock Root
- Cabbage
- Carrot
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Chili Pepper
- Cucumber
- Eggplant
- Enoki Mushroom
- Garlic
- Kale
- Leek
- Lettuce
- Lotus Root
- Napa Cabbage
- Olive (Green)
- Onion
- Portabella Mushroom
- Potato
- Pumpkin
- Radish
- Seaweed Kombu Kelp
- Seaweed Nori
- Seaweed Wakame
- Shitake Mushroom
- Spinach
- Sweet Potato
- Tomato
- Yam
- Yellow Squash
- Yuca
- Zucchini
HERBS/SPICES
- Basil
- Bay Leaf
- Black Pepper
- Cayenne Pepper
- Cilantro
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Cumin
- Curry
- Dill
- Ginger
- Hops
- Mint
- Miso
- Mustard Seed
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Tarragon
- Thyme
- Turmeric
- Vanilla Bean
MISCELLANEOUS
- Bromelain
- Cane Sugar
- Cocoa Bean
- Coffee
- Green Tea
- Honey
- Meat glue
- Oolong Tea
Specimen Requirements
Dry Blood Spot: Five full dried blood spots.
Please see collection instructions for detailed instructions.