150 Vegetarian Food Intolerance Panel - Add-On Only - ALCAT Test Kit
The 150 Vegetarian Food Intolerance Panel - Add-On Only - ALCAT Test Kit assesses sensitivities or intolerances to a diverse selection of 150 plant-based foods commonly consumed in vegetarian diets. Note: This is a pre-paid shipping test kit that will be mailed and it requires a blood draw. Please Click Here to locate a lab for specimen collection.
Preparation:
No fasting is required. Avoid antibiotics and antihistamines for 5 days, oral steroids for 7 days, and topical steroids for 24 hours prior to collection. Reduce vitamin C to 2500 mg or less for 48 hours prior to collection. If possible take medications or supplements after collection. Check with your physician before stopping any medications.
Test Results:
5-7 Business days once the lab receives the specimen. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
What is the purpose of this test?
The 150 Vegetarian Food Intolerance Panel is designed to identify food intolerances to 150 vegetarian foods, including fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, and nuts. The test helps individuals identify food sensitivities that may be causing a variety of symptoms, such as digestive issues, headaches, skin problems, and fatigue. Individuals can improve their overall health and well-being by identifying and eliminating trigger foods. It's important to note that this test is not a diagnostic tool for food sensitivities and should not be used to diagnose or treat any medical conditions.
The 150 Vegetarian Food Intolerance Panel includes the following:
- Almond | Ancho Chile Pepper | Apple | Apricot | Artichoke | Asparagus | Avocado
- Baker's Yeast | Banana | Barley | Basil | Bay Leaf | Beet | Bell Pepper | Black Pepper | Black Tea | Black-eyed Pea | Blackberry | Blueberry | Brazil Nut | Brewer's Yeast | Broccoli | Brussels Sprouts | Buckwheat | Button Mushroom
- Cabbage | Candida albicans | Cane Sugar | Cantaloupe | Caraway | Carob | Carrot | Casein | Cashew | Cauliflower | Cayenne Pepper | Celery | Chamomile | Cherry | Chickpea | Cinnamon | Cloves | Cocoa Bean | Coconut | Coffee | Corn | Cow Milk | Cranberry | Cucumber | Cumin | Curry
- Date | Dill
- Egg White | Egg Yolk | Eggplant | Endive
- Fava Bean | Fig | Flaxseed | Fructose
- Garlic | Ginger | Gliadin | Gluten | Grape | Grapefruit | Green Pea
- Hazelnut | Honey | Honeydew Melon | Hops
- Iceberg Lettuce
- Jalapeno Pepper
- Kale | Kelp | Kidney Bean | Kiwi Fruit
- Leek | Lemon | Lentils | Lima Bean | Lime
- Macadamia Nut | Malt | Mango | Maple Sugar | Millet | Mung Bean | Mustard Seed
- Navy Bean | Nectarine | Nutmeg
- Oats | Okra | Olive | Onion | Orange | Oregano
- Papaya | Paprika | Parsley | Parsnip | Peach | Peanut | Pear | Pecan | Peppermint | Pine Nut | Pineapple | Pinto Bean | Pistachio Nut | Plum | Pomegranate | Portobello Mushroom | Psyllium | Pumpkin
- Radish | Raspberry | Rhubarb | Rice | Romaine Lettuce | Rosemary | Rye
- Saffron | Sage | Sesame | Sorghum | Soybean | Spinach | Strawberry | String Bean | Sunflower | Sweet Potato | Swiss Chard
- Tapioca | Tarragon | Thyme | Tomato | Turmeric | Turnip
- Vanilla
- Wakame | Walnut | Watermelon | Wheat | Whey | White Potato
- Yellow Squash
- Zucchini
Benefits of the 150 Vegetarian Food Intolerance Panel:
- Comprehensive assessment: The panel evaluates sensitivities to 150 plant-based foods commonly consumed in vegetarian diets, providing a thorough understanding of potential dietary triggers.
- Symptom relief: Identifying and eliminating trigger foods can relieve various symptoms, such as digestive issues, headaches, fatigue, skin problems, and joint pain.
- Improved digestive health: Eliminating foods causing sensitivity can support better digestive function and alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort.
- Increased energy levels: Removing trigger foods may result in increased energy levels and reduced fatigue.
- Weight management support: Identifying and eliminating foods causing inflammation or other adverse reactions can aid in weight management efforts.
- Enhanced skin health: Addressing food sensitivities can lead to improvements in skin conditions such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis.
- Overall well-being improvement: Optimizing the diet based on individual sensitivities may lead to enhancements in overall health and well-being.
- Guidance for dietary modifications: Test results offer clear guidance on foods to avoid or limit, helping individuals make informed decisions about their dietary choices.
- Long-term health benefits: Managing food sensitivities can contribute to long-term health by reducing inflammation, supporting immune function, and preventing the development of chronic diseases.
