When it comes to improving your health, nutrition plays a critical role, but what if the foods you’re eating are causing more harm than good? Many people suffer from food sensitivities without realizing that their daily diet might be contributing to symptoms like bloating, headaches, fatigue, and even more serious conditions like leaky gut. Identifying food sensitivities can positively impact your health, but not all food sensitivity tests are created equal. It is essential to understand how testing can help you take control of your symptoms and why the KBMO Diagnostics’ Food Inflammation Test (FIT) Test stands out in identifying the foods that are truly impacting your health.
Why Food Sensitivity Testing Matters
Food sensitivities develop over time, often triggered by the immune system’s response to certain foods. Unlike allergies, which have immediate and severe reactions, food sensitivities can produce subtle, delayed symptoms that affect your overall health and well-being. This makes them much harder to detect without specific testing.
Traditional food sensitivity tests often use a single-pathway approach. These tests focus only on IgG antibodies, which measure food exposure but don’t necessarily indicate whether those foods are causing inflammation. The problem is that food exposure doesn’t always mean inflammation. As a result, many of these tests end up identifying foods that may not be the actual cause of your symptoms.
What Makes the FIT Test Different?
The KBMO Diagnostics FIT Test takes a much more comprehensive and accurate approach. Unlike single-pathway IgG tests, the FIT Test is a multi-pathway test that detects both IgG 1-4 and C3d, the latter of which is a marker for inflammation. This means that the FIT Test doesn’t just tell you which foods you’ve been exposed to—it identifies the foods that are likely causing inflammation and contributing to conditions like leaky gut. By pinpointing the specific foods that trigger an inflammatory response in your body, the FIT Test offers a far more effective way to address your health concerns.
The Benefits of the FIT Test for Patients
From a patient’s perspective, the difference between these two testing approaches is significant. IgG-only tests often identify a long list of foods that may not all be causing inflammation, which can make the elimination process frustrating and time-consuming. In contrast, the FIT Test zeroes in on the specific foods causing inflammation, making the elimination phase much simpler and faster.
By identifying fewer, more targeted foods to avoid, the FIT Test makes it easier to make changes to your diet that will have a real impact on your health. This not only shortens the elimination phase but also ensures that you’re focusing on the foods that matter most for reducing inflammation and improving symptoms.
How the FIT Test Supports Lasting Health Improvements
The FIT Test goes beyond simple identification of food sensitivities. It also provides patients with valuable tools for improving their health. Along with the test report, KBMO offers a 7-day meal plan designed to help you adjust your diet while eliminating problem foods. This plan gives you a clear path forward, helping you manage your food sensitivities without the guesswork.
One key to long-term success in managing food sensitivities is rotating the foods in your diet. This helps prevent the development of new sensitivities and keeps your immune system from becoming overwhelmed. A study involving 59,000 women found that those who regularly rotated 16 to 17 healthy foods through their diets had a 42% lower risk of mortality compared to those who ate a more limited variety of foods. By following this practice, you can help protect yourself from further issues related to inflammation and food sensitivity.
How Inflammation Impacts Your Health
Inflammation is at the core of many chronic health conditions, and food sensitivities often play a significant role. When you repeatedly eat foods that trigger an immune response, your body’s ability to handle the resulting inflammation can become overwhelmed. This leads to a range of symptoms, from digestive discomfort to headaches, skin problems, and even conditions like leaky gut. The FIT Test helps you manage this by identifying the specific foods causing inflammation so you can reduce or eliminate them from your diet. Nutrition is one of the most powerful tools we have for improving our health, but when the foods we eat are causing hidden inflammation, they can do more harm than good.
If you’ve been struggling with unexplained symptoms or suspect that your diet may be contributing to your health issues, now is the time to consider the FIT Test and unlock the power of nutrition to feel your best. For a limited time, we are offering a $50 discount on KBMO FIT Tests at MyBrainDR. Reach out to our office at admin@mybraindr.com or call us at 919-721-4800!
