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● Moderate reactivity to food coloring (tartrazine)
● Significant cross-reactivity with aquaporins [114]
Intervention Protocol
Based on these findings, a customized intervention was designed:
1. Complete elimination of identified strongly reactive foods for
90 days
2. Structured reintroduction protocol for mildly reactive foods
3. Gut barrier support with targeted nutrients
4. Anti-inflammatory protocol addressing cross-reactive
mechanisms
5. Education regarding hidden sources of reactive ingredients
[115]
Outcome and Follow-up
At 90-day follow-up:
● 80% reduction in migraine frequency
● Significant improvement in energy and cognitive function
● Resolution of digestive symptoms
● 50% reduction in joint pain episodes
● CRP decreased to 0.8 mg/L
● Patient reported 90% compliance with elimination protocol
[116]
Follow-up Array 10 testing after six months showed:
● Reduced reactivity to several previously problematic foods
● Persistent reactivity to dairy proteins and gums
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