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This assessment is useful for identifying immune responses
associated with conditions like celiac disease, non-celiac gluten
sensitivity, gluten ataxia, and wheat-induced autoimmune issues. It
also offers insight into cases where symptoms persist despite
negative standard tests.
Best For:
● Individuals with persistent GI symptoms despite a gluten-free
diet
● Patients with fatigue, fibromyalgia, or neurological symptoms
● Those with suspected gluten sensitivity not confirmed by
traditional labs
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Gluten-Associated Cross-Reactive Foods and Foods Sensitivity
Profile
This is a blood test that evaluates how the immune system reacts
to foods that may mimic gluten or have been newly introduced in
a gluten-free diet. This is particularly helpful for individuals who
have gone gluten-free but continue to experience symptoms. It
helps identify hidden triggers that could be causing immune
responses similar to gluten, including foods structurally similar to
gliadin and those commonly used as substitutes in gluten-free
eating plans.
This test is valuable for refining dietary recommendations by
revealing immune reactivity to specific foods beyond gluten,
which may contribute to unresolved symptoms or chronic
inflammation. It supports more targeted food elimination and may
prevent the need for overly restrictive diets.
Best For:
● People with non-celiac gluten sensitivity who are still
symptomatic despite avoiding gluten
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