- Digestive symptoms: bloating, gas, abdominal discomfort or irregular bowel habits.
- Gut malabsorption: concerns related to nutrient uptake or chronic digestive issues.
- Skin symptoms: eczema, rashes or irritation potentially linked to food intake.
- Chronic ear infections: recurring episodes suspected to relate to dietary triggers.
- Headaches or migraines: recurring patterns associated with food exposures.
- Insomnia: difficulty sleeping potentially influenced by delayed food reactions.
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): exploring immune patterns related to food intake.
- Rheumatoid arthritis: assessing possible food-related immune contributors.
- ADD/ADHD: behavioural or focus concerns where diet may play a contributory role.
- Autism: dietary pattern assessment within a broader clinical picture.
Overview
The Nordic Food Panel 96 IgG measures serum IgG antibodies directed against 96 foods, including grains, dairy, meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices and yeasts. IgG responses may relate to delayed-type reactivity, in which symptoms can occur hours or days after ingestion, making potential triggers harder to identify without structured testing.
This assessment may relate to concerns involving digestive discomfort, gut malabsorption, eczema, chronic ear infections, headaches, insomnia, IBS, rheumatoid arthritis or behavioural considerations within ADD/ADHD or autism. It may help practitioners evaluate patterns across a wide range of foods when exploring delayed responses.
Practitioners typically interpret IgG findings alongside symptom timing, dietary history, rotation patterns, elimination trials, lifestyle factors and information provided by clients. This helps build a clearer picture of how delayed food-related immune activity may align with reported symptoms.
Practical
Specimen
Serum sample (requires a full blood draw)
Container
- 1x Red-capped amber transfer tube
Patient preparation
- Doctor-Phlebotomy service required.
- Never discontinue prescription medication without first consulting your physician.
Research
- Hodsdon W, Zwickey H. NMJ original research: Reproducibility and reliability of two food allergy testing methods. Natural Medicine Journal 2010;2:8-1