50 Functional Foods and Medicinal Herbs - ALCAT Test Kit
This 50 Functional Foods and Medicinal Herbs panel tests for 50 functional foods and medicinal herbs. Functional foods are foods that have a potentially positive effect on health beyond basic nutrition. Oatmeal is a familiar example of a functional food because it naturally contains soluble fiber that can help lower cholesterol levels. Some foods are modified to have health benefits. An example is orange juice that's been fortified with calcium for bone health. This is a tolerance test, not an allergy test. 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.
Foods Included:
Acai Berry, Agave, Aloe, Ashwagandha, Astragalus, Barley Grass, Bee Pollen, Bilberry, Black Walnut Hull, Cascara, Chlorella, Chondroitin Sulfate, Dandelion, Echinacea Angustifolia, Elderberry, Essiac, Feverfew, Ginkgo Biloba, Glucosamine, Goji berry, Goldenseal, Grape Seed Extract, Guarana Seed, Gymnema Sylvestre, Hawthorn Berry, Huperzine, Kava Kava, Lo Han, Lutein, Maitake, Mushroom, Milk Thistle, Mullein Leaf, Noni Berry, Pau D Arco Bark, Pine Bark, Red Yeast Rice, Reishi Mushroom, Resveratrol, Rhodiola, Rooibos Tea, Schizandra Berry, Senna, Spirulina, St Johns Wort, Stevia Leaf, Valerian, Vinpocetine, Wheatgrass, Wormwood, and Yellow Dock
ALCAT provides a free ½ hour consultation with a Nutritional Consultant to review test results, answer questions, and offer menu, substitution and restaurant tips.
