DOING A FOOD ALLERGY & INTOLERANCE TEST + RESULTS! 

Instead of ordering another test online to double check the first one, wouldn't it be better to do one at an actual allergy clinic. That would be more reliable and more interresting, because in addition to getting to know what youre allergic/intolerant to, you can use that result to check the validity of the online tests. Because there's a whole lot of shady stuff going on with online tests.

These tests aren’t accurate at all. You need to go to your GP for a 100% accurate test.

Has your GP tested for Celiacs Disease? Also, be careful as these ‘At Home Testing Kits’ aren’t always accurate

Hi Katie, I work in an NHS accredited immunology laboratory as a trainee biomedical scientist. These tests are accurate at all, especially how they didn’t ask for much blood. We test for IgE levels for a whole range of allergens and you need at least 300ul of serum (just one component of blood) for a couple of tests, and blood is taken via venepuncture. Our tests are all validated and verified and the quality of these tests is strictly controlled. I would recommend asking your gp for a referral to an allergy clinic where they can request allergen testing. You can also ask you GP for a TTG test, which will see if you have coeliacs disease (although you must not cut gluten out before this test as it can cause false negatives). Please don’t waste your money on another test, as I’ve said this can be done more accurately through proper, regulated NHS Immunology laboratory’s.

I feel like these kits aren’t very accurate. I paid so much for one and all the things it told me i was allergic/intolerant too I have never experienced any symptoms with. It just made no sense at all and I disregarded it

definitely do another test + a celiac test!

Would love to hear more as you do more tests. Fascinating stuff!

Thanks for this! I’ve been thinking about doing an allergy test for a while now. Never knew I could do one at home !

This is so interesting Katie I've been going to send for one of these kits for a while I'm having alsorts of issues with bloating and pain since I had my gaulbladder out 2 years ago, I've had endoscopy, colonoscopy still no real answers, thanks for sharing xxx

Thanks for being open about this!

I've done the exact same testing kit over a year ago now. I was already gluten and dairy free but still got horrific bloating after meals. The test came back and I was intolerant to SO MANY fruit and vegs (as well as suspected gluten/ dairy/ grains). With the suggestion of a nutritionist I cut out all the red intolerances straight away and then slowly introduced them to see if the test was accurate. I'd say 90% of it was really accurate and since cutting out those I've not had an issue with bloating since. It's a bit mixed though as my Mum did one at the same time and she definitely has severe intolerances but the test didn't pick up on any of them.

100% get a coeliac test! I’m not coeliac but I’m gluten intolerant and dairy intolerant... I was devastated when I found out but it gets easier... the onion could be triggering IBS

this is so interesting! I would love to try a test out like this. I have been thinking about for a while now so it was interesting to see how the process went for you. :)

Hi Katie, just be wary of these tests, there isn't a great evidence base for them and they aren't recommended by the British Dietary Association (BDA). In veterinary medicine (I'm a vet) we recommend elimination diets rather than advising blood tests due to the limited number of studies conducted. Hope you're keeping well, love your videos :) X

Definitely go to your doctor. I have a gluten intolerance but do not have celiac disease. I also developed a tree nut allergy as an adult that I didn't have before. You can have an oral allergy to the kiwi but not have an overall allergy to it.

I’ve struggled for over 6 years with my local gp for them to get tests/ blood tests done. In the end narrowed it down to gluten and lactose intolerances. Trying to eat around this is a day to day trial. Through all the research I did I could have told the gp more

I’ve got a colonoscopy coming up so came from that video, just wondered if you found any helpful information from having that process done? ☺️

I would 100% get a Celiac test done! I have Celiac and honestly, it’s hard at first getting a grip on what brands taste good or what to bake with, but I feel like once you get a handle on that it’s actually really easy to follow! I think there’s a substitute for almost everything these days, fortunately. When I started at 15 (I’m just shy of 29 now) there weren’t a lot of options and the word cardboard definitely comes to mind lol but there are so many good brands now! If you do end of having Celiac, I can send you a list of the best brands and baking substitutes 😊

Katie- Just an FYI- they do have gluten free/wheat free soy sauce available for at home cooking of soy filled dishes! So if it's the wheat/gluten in the soy sauce that might give you some options!

Ive got IBS and I cut out gluten and dairy as much as I can. It’s actually easy to do it 95% of the time or even more- Sainsbury’s have some lovely gluten and dairy free stuff. Sometimes I eat meals with my triggers in but now I know what they are it’s much more manageable. Kudos to you for doing the fodmap diet! Hope you can work out more of your triggers soon x

I would like to see more on it cause I’m getting rid of a lot of stuff cause of bloat and skin so good and skin care like full body is my thing now trying to be clean just balance gut health and all cause i guess it’s also good bacteria we lack sometimes on the daily.

I would probably just see your gp for tests such as celiac to be fair, as well I know a person that has it and it is a mental almost stomach bug reaction to eating it so its not like you wouldn't know your having a reaction after every meal with it (not just painful bloating) , like you would know yourself after any meals with bread etc.. The girl I knew had soup with a tiny bit of barley in it and for like several days after it was running from her (sorry tmi) I would defo asked to get a gp blood test or ask gp to get referred to a NHS allergic clinic and hopefully you can get definitive answers 🤞🏻💕

How interesting. I am similar to you often get awful tummy pains or bloating and I’ve done similar try cutting things out but still can’t pin point certain things so this test seems a great starting point I’ll be looking into to try as well. One thing I can say is Sainsburys already remove gluten from a lot of their meat and other foods so you may be surprised what you can eat as a supermarket it is something they are really engaged with making more foods available to those with intolerances x

Just curious what symptoms you have?

Hi, I saw on a TV show (think it was a BBC program?) where they tested these and they sent off 2 identical tests and they came back with completely different results

Coconut aminos are a good alternative to soy sauce. Just check for sugar!

A lot of people have problems digesting broccoli! It isn't an intolerance or anything! I have the same problem even though I LOVE it! :(

I would speak to a registered dietician before trusting everything from the at home kit. Good luck!

Hi Katie, love your content, I have coeliac disease and have done for 13years you 100% should see a Gp to be officially diagnosed as can cause a lot of issues. And you will be so much more comfortable after knowing and starting a full gluten free diet. There are loads of gluten free products now it’s not as bad as it sounds 😊 hope you find some results soon!

I was opposite. I tested negative for celiac but positive for gluten intolerance and mild allergy and it’s tearing me up! So it’s very tedious.

Hi Katie! As so many have been saying, be careful with these kits, they aren't the most reliable and sometimes blood isn't the best indicator. I am allergic to milk, however the only test that picked that up was one i had in a lab that gave me the equivalent of 3 glasses of milk to drink. As the blood test didn't show my allergy, everyone thought it was safe for me to take this test. It almost killed me - I lost all my senses and became dead cold. Thankfully it was all inside a lab and they diagnosed then and there that I was badly allergic to milk.

Nothing in there about chickpeas or other beans? I remember you saying that chickpeas made you feel really bloated.

Sometimes the allergy tests can be wrong. I've paid for food allergy tests at Harley Street and some things comes out inaccurate. The GP dont often refer people on the NHS as it can get inclusive results, the best way is elimination diet which is a long process with a food diary.

Super interesting!

Well worth getting a coeliac test from your GP. If it’s positive they’ll want you to have an endoscopy to confirm it but I declined that and they still ‘diagnosed’ me with it if that makes sense. You’ll have to eat gluten in the time leading up to your blood test though else it won’t be an accurate result xx

Casein is in dairy cheeses xx

When doing the prick test wash your hands in really warm water that really helps. Also kiwi is a very itchy food because of the skin

Have you looked up making Kefir which is an amazing cultured milk and a great biom for your gut ...just a thought .

If you want to test for coeliac you have to ensure you are still eating wheat and gluten otherwise it may not show on the test! also other symptoms of coeliac include anaemia and other vitamin deficiencies alongside skin rashes and mouth ulcers! If you’re concerned you have this deffo go to GP but make sure you have been eating gluten prior. I am coeliac myself xx

Hiya Katie! I've messaged you on Insta before and I'm probably sounding like a broken record. BUT, I took the exact same test over here in Canada under the guidance of my naturopath and mine LIT UP. Like the majority of the chart was in the yellow or red and was it was listing things I knew through elimination I was not intolerant to. What my naturopath heavily HEAVILY emphasized to me is that it is highly likely I am not intolerant to all those things. Instead, she said that often, when there's a lot of inflammation (I believe) in the body (could be caused by a number of things, a major one being SIBO as I mentioned in my messages on insta). As such, I think that speaks to the validity of the testing in that it can only provide a loose picture and can be affected by so many outside factors (with things showing up and not showing up). OH! And concerning the kiwi, your reaction sounds like an oral allergy which a lot of people have with things like kiwis and mangos. Thus, as it's an allergy, it would be unlikely to show up on an intolerance test. I also agree with everyone here in getting tested for celiac at your GP

I’m coeliac and there’s also gluten in soy sauce so for you it would be like a double whammy for you I guess!

Not sure if you will read this Katie, but if it turns out you are not celiac, I would recommend trying to make your own sourdough bread. The bacteria in starter and the fermentation process make it easier for your gut to break down the flour, so some gluten intolerant people can eat it without issue. If you search 'Why Some Gluten-Sensitive People Can Still Eat Sourdough Bread' there is a really good article about it by bonappetit. :)

There are certain foods that create water retention and that is one reason why you can bloat. I would go to a dietitian and you GP to see what is going on

Katie there are tons of gluten free breads and sweets on the market. You will still be able to have the things you love ..

Brussel sprouts and I do not mix. Or yogurt. 👀

Unfortunately these tests aren't always accurate so I would focus on your results from fodmap and any other tests your gp can do. The list of allergies and intolerances might be useful for you if you get bloating from a meal and can't figure out what it is.

I had done a food intolerance test at a doctor's and it wasn't accurate at all

I’m recently diagnosed celiac. There is wheat in soy sauce xx

I remember you said about having a phobia of throwing up. are you scared to get pregnant incase you get morning sickness? Im so scared of getting pregnant bc of this reason x

Re the onions - they are particularly bad just for indigestion and reflux so you may not actually have an intolerance they can just be bad for that in anyone :)

Katie please be careful what food you cut out of your diet before getting get tested with your GP. I’m a coeliac and to get an accurate result you have to still be eating gluten. So many people cut it out of their diet only to have to start eating it again so they can get tested, which can make you so poorly. It’s just not worth the heart or stomach ache! The NHS will do this all for you for free along with separate allergy tests. I hope you manage to figure out what’s causing you problems xx

If you go for a coeliac test make sure you’re eating gluten daily for at least 6 weeks before or you’ll get a false negative! X

Soy sauce contains gluten, honey. And Gluten isn't just wheat. Research, research, research... as someone with celiac's and someone who has worked in the medical allergy field for two decades.

I use coconut aminos and they taste great 👍 xxxx 💕💕💕

Thanks for sharing! I would suggest also asking for thyroid testing. Excessive use of soy products can actually induce thyroid issues and can also interact with medication, particularly for women.

Welcome to whats been my life for 9 years now.. In really sorry! Onion and garlic is a no no on low fodmap... And most people with ibs cant have them... 😩 Ive said for years i think youre intolerante to cows milk with regards to acne🙃 Im sorry i was right...

These tests unfortunately have no evidence base… you can’t test for intolerances, only allergies that create an immune response such as coeliac disease, but this needs to be tested by a GP and you have to be including gluten in your diet at the time in order for the result to be accurate (the test is called a TTG). You will save yourself a lot of time (and money on tests such as these) if you go and see a gastroenterology dietitian. Make sure they’re registered with the HCPC - you can check this yourself

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I got my intolerance test from a company on Groupon, all you have to do is send a couple strands of hair, I was amazed at what came back and what I am intolerant too, definitely worth a go especially as it is under £20 xxx

this sounds like SIBO!

These test are known for being absolutely rubbish! Go visits a proper doctor please xxx

You haven’t gone to your doctor about bloating?! This test doesn’t sound accurate at all

It's annoying that you're always talking about feeling so bloated and allergies and stuff and you haven't seen a doctor who can actually diagnose these things in a few tests. I suffer the same, i went to an allergy doctor and got a test done. I also had stomach problems and with a routine blood test the doc was able to determine that it wasn't celiacs. Just go to the doctor dude! Don't self diagnose please. It's gonna be better for you and for anyone watching who is going through the same thing