Food Allergies & Sensitivities
Tara L. Finley, O.M.D., N.D.
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A whole blood (finger stick) measurement of IgG antibodies for 96 seeds and seafood).
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An effective and non-invasive assessment of small intestinal absor the clearance of two non– metabolized sugars, lactulose and man tion. Both malabsorption and increased intestinal permeability are systemic disorders.
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Celiac Antibody Panel by US BioTek Laboratories
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Allergies & Sensitivities
6 different foods (dairy, meat, eggs, fruit, vegetables, grains, nuts,
rption and barrier function in the bowel. This test analyzes urine for nnitol, identifying intestinal permeability (“leaky gut�) and malabsorpe associated with chronic gastrointestinal imbalances as well as many
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What Determines
These reactions occur less than 2 hours after contact with the allergen. B- cells pr for example. These IgE antibodies bind to the surface of mast cells and basophils. to bridge the gap between two antibody molecules. This causes “degranulation� o usual symptoms of sinus congestion, asthma, hives, eczema, arthritis or other form
s A Food Allergy?
roduce IgE antibodies in reaction to the contact with the allergen, peanut proteins, The next time you are exposed to that antigen or allergen, those antigens are able of the cell and histimine and other mediators are released. This now leads to the ms of inflammation or in the worst case, an anaphylactic, life-threatening reaction.
What is a Foo
When antigen (e.g. food protein not completely broken down in the digestive process before absorption into the bloodstream) binds to an antibody (IgE and IgG), it forms an "immune complex". If these are not cleared from the system , they may deposit in tissues (eg. skin or joints) causing symptoms. These reactions are usually delayed, occurring hours or even days after the exposure.
od Sensitivity? Allergy/Sensitivity (Type III Immune Reaction) - IgE & IgG
Although Type I Immune Reactions (Ig diagnoses of allergies, Type III (non-IgE investigational and should not be acce Rather, it is indicative of a “sensitivity�
gE mediated) are used for medical E mediated) allergies/sensitivities are epted as a "diagnosis" of food allergy. �.
What Symptoms an Associated with Food Al
nd/or Conditions are llergies and Sensitivities?
What is Le Leaky Gut
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Elevated IgG levels are also interpreted as an indication that the mucosa in the GI tract is becoming "leaky", allowing increased intestinal permeability. By allowing food antigens to pass through into the blood stream in excess amounts or before being properly broken down by digestive enzymes, this may lead to elevated levels of IgG. These IgG cells may create Immune complexes, depositing in the tissues, creating inflammation.
eaky Gut? Intestinal Permeability = Food Sensitivities & Inflammation
What is Celiac Disease? To the left, you will see a diagram of the entire digestive tract and a drawing of enterocytes (or cells that line the small intestines and colon. The fingerlike projections on these cells are called villi and on each vilii, there are microvilli. These increase the absorptive capabilities in the intestines. Upon exposure to gliadin, a protein in gluten containing grains, the enzyme tissue transglutaminase modifies the protein, and the immune system cross-reacts with the small-bowel tissue, causing an inflammatory reaction. That leads to a flattening of the villi lining the small intestine (called villous atrophy). This interferes with the absorption of nutrients, because the intestinal villi are responsible for absorption. One may want to picture a shag carpet as an example of a healthy intestinal lining, and a burbur carpet as an example of an intestinal lining in someone who has untreated Celiac Disease. The only known effective treatment is a lifelong gluten-free diet. While the disease is caused by a reaction to wheat proteins, it is not the same as wheat allergy.
Lab Interp Food Sensitivity Panel—IgG: This test is measuring your IgG antibody response to the listed food antigens. This can be a delayed response, up to 48 hours after ingesting the food. If numerous foods register in Columns I-VI, I would recommend avoiding only the foods that are category III-VI (to make the diet manageable) If very few foods register, I would recommend avoiding all foods that are category I-VI. This is a golden opportunity to figure out what foods you are have any reaction to. Therefore, if there are few foods reactive foods, you should avoid each of those during this elimination diet opportunity.
pretation Intestinal Permeability: Lactulose, a disaccharide, normally penetrates poorly through the gastrointestinal barrier. An elevated levels of lactulose is indicative of hyperpermeability Mannitol, a monosaccharide, is readily absorbed and serves as a marker of transcellular uptake. A low percent recovery of mannitol is indicative of malabsorption. A high lactulose/Mannitol ratio indicates and increase in gut permeability.
Celiac Antibody Pro
ofile Interpretation Anti-Tissue Transglutaminase IgA (tTg-IgA) is a highly sensitive (about 98%) and specific (>95%) marker for untreated celiac disease in IgA competent individuals. Anti-Gliadin IgA and Anti-Gliadin IgG are useful markers for an equivocal tTg-IgA in conjunction with other clinical findings and biopsies. Gliadin peptides may be used to monitor compliance to a gluten-free diet. Limitations: Although the prevalence of IgA deficiency in celiac disease is relatively low (<4%), measurement of serum IgA levels is an appropriate follow-up in individuals with a negative tTg-IgA in whom celiac disease is still suspected. Individuals on a gluten-free diet prior to testing may show low or falsely negative serological values.
How to Heal the Gut & R Step 1.
Identify Food Sensitivities with an
IgG panel, Intestinal Permeability Status & Celiac Antibody Status
Step 2. Remove offending foods for 100 % out of diet for six weeks
Step 3. Heal the lining of the Gut with: the products listed on the following pages.
esolve Food Sensitivities Step 4.
Reintroduce the offending foods
one at a time in the proper fashion
Step 5. Avoid foods that still cause a reaction for 3-6 more months
Step 6. Retest IgG panel if reintroduction is confusing. Retest Intestinal Permeability if original test was positive.
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