Food Intolerance

Food Intolerance testing in 221 kinds of foods, using only small amount of blood sample.

Food Intolerance can be categorized into 2 types; Food allergies and Food intolerance, differentiated by symptomatic periods and types of symptoms, where inflammation, asthma, and edema will be observed instantly after foods taken in patients with food allergy. The allergy can also become a severe case, called “Anaphylaxis,”as it affects the entire body. This particular case is the reaction of body to adulterated substances through Immunoglobulin E or IgE.

For food intolerance, it might not occur instantly after food consumption, instead it might take a day for the reaction to start showing. Symptoms of the case include physical abnormality sensation or even long-term health effects. This particular case is the reaction of body to adulterated substances through Immunoglobulin G or IgG.

For the case of instant food allergies, patients are required to avoid consuming certain types of foods even in small amount. However, patients with food intolerance are able to consume certain foods that they are allergic to in small amount, differently, up to each individual.

Why should we do Food Intolerance Testing?

We somehow have no clues on what types of foods we are allergic to. Some of us might only have moderate reactions towards their food allergies, e.g., rash or cough, while some patients witness severe reactions like instant suffocation or even coma. Thus, if we realize the types of foods we are allergic to, we shall conduct our own nutritional planning and avoid consuming certain foods to prevent the risk of allergies.

BRIA conducts food intolerance testing with MicroArray technique

Using only 5 cc of blood sample for further screening with MicroArray technique to indicate the types of foods we are allergic to. The result will appear in digit form, implying the allergenic foods up to 221 types of foods. It is convenient and fast, with suggestions on food consumption from experienced nutritionists.