Garlic
Garlic intolerance is a condition where the body struggles to digest garlic, leading to various digestive symptoms. Unlike a garlic allergy, which involves the immune system and can cause more severe reactions, garlic intolerance typically results in gastrointestinal discomfort after consuming garlic....
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Garlic intolerance is characterized by the digestive system’s inability to effectively process garlic, resulting in discomfort and a range of symptoms. This is a non-immune response, distinct from garlic allergies, which involve an immune reaction to garlic components, potentially causing severe symptoms like hives, swelling, or anaphylaxis. Garlic intolerance generally leads to milder, digestive-focused symptoms and does not involve the immune system.
- Bloating and gas
- Stomach cramps
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Nausea
- Heartburn
- Headaches
If you consistently experience digestive discomfort like bloating, stomach cramps, or diarrhea after eating garlic or garlic-containing foods, it might be prudent to consider a garlic intolerance test. Testing is particularly important if these symptoms frequently disrupt your daily activities or if the specific cause of your discomfort is unclear, as it could be indicative of other dietary sensitivities or health issues.
To manage garlic intolerance, it’s essential to avoid or limit garlic in your diet. This can be challenging, as garlic is a common flavoring in many cuisines. Reading food labels and inquiring about ingredients when dining out are crucial steps. Seek alternative flavorings like herbs, spices, or garlic-infused oils, which may be tolerable for some individuals. Consulting with a dietitian can help ensure you maintain a balanced diet while avoiding garlic. Additionally, keeping a food diary can assist in identifying any other foods that may cause symptoms and in tracking your dietary changes.
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Do you experience hypersensitivity to certain foods? Food intolerance symptoms, in contrast to the immediate onset of allergic reactions, can emerge hours or even days later. This delay often complicates identifying the offending foods. GetTested’s Food Intolerance Test targets IgG4 antibodies and assesses your reaction to 40 varied foods commonly associated with hypersensitivity.
69.99 EUR
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Blood
Do you have hypersensitivity to certain foods? Symptoms of food intolerance, unlike instant allergic reactions, can occur hours to days later, making it difficult to connect symptoms with the foods you’ve eaten. GetTested’s Food Intolerance Test analyses IgG4 antibodies for 80 different foods commonly involved in hypersensitivity reactions.
99.99 EUR
240 items
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Blood
GetTested’s Food Intolerance Test 240 items analyzes IgG4 antibodies for 240 different foods often involved in hypersensitivity reactions. Unlike allergic reactions that are instant, symptoms from food intolerance can occur hours to days later, making it difficult to link to the foods you’ve eaten.
289.99 EUR
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Blood
GetTested’s Allergy & Food Intolerance Test is ideal for individuals seeking to determine whether they have allergies or food intolerances, as distinguishing between these conditions and their symptoms can be challenging. The test assesses reactions to a total of 78 different substances, including various foods, and also screens for potential allergies to mold, dogs, cats, mites, and more.
99.99 EUR
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