Discover the Root of Inflammation
Food Sensitivity Testing at Extivita
Empower your health with personalized insights into your body’s unique food reactions.
Allergies, Sensitivities, or Intolerances—What’s the Difference?
Our bodies can react to food in different ways, and it’s important to understand the differences between food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances. Food allergies involve an immediate immune response (IgE-mediated) that can cause severe and even life-threatening symptoms like hives, swelling, or difficulty breathing. Food intolerances are different; they occur when the body cannot properly digest certain foods (e.g., lactose intolerance), leading to digestive discomfort, but they do not involve the immune system.
Food sensitivities, the focus here, occur when the immune system has a delayed response to certain foods, often involving IgA or IgG antibodies. These reactions can take hours or even days to appear and may cause symptoms like bloating, fatigue, skin issues, or brain fog. While food sensitivities aren’t immediately dangerous like allergies, they can lead to chronic inflammation, which may contribute to long-term health issues.
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How Food Sensitivities Develop and Their Impact
Food sensitivities can develop when the immune system mistakenly identifies certain foods as harmful. This can happen due to issues like leaky gut (increased intestinal permeability), chronic stress, infections, or repeated exposure to certain foods. When undigested food particles enter the bloodstream, the immune system responds, leading to low-grade inflammation. Over time, this inflammation can result in symptoms like digestive discomfort, joint pain, migraines, or fatigue. It may also worsen conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or autoimmune diseases
Inflammation from food sensitivities can also affect other areas of the body, like the brain and immune system, leading to brain fog, mood swings, or a weakened ability to fight off illnesses. Identifying and addressing these sensitivities through testing can help reduce inflammation, improve symptoms, and restore overall well-being.
Why Food Sensitivity Testing Matters
Food sensitivity testing isn’t just for those managing chronic conditions—it’s also a great option for people who want to stay healthy. Even if you feel fine, undetected food sensitivities can cause low-grade inflammation that may reduce energy levels, affect digestion, and subtly impact overall wellness. For those focused on preventive care, testing can help refine dietary choices, promote gut health, and maintain a balanced immune system. By identifying and minimizing foods that could disrupt the body, testing helps individuals stay energized, maintain long-term vitality, and prevent future health problems.
Our Testing Approach
We use the KBMO FIT Test, a highly advanced food sensitivity test that measures IgA, IgG antibody levels, candida, gut barrier, and complement activity (C3d) to assess reactivity to over 176 foods and additives. This approach provides more detailed and accurate insights into how your immune system reacts to specific foods. The test requires just a simple blood sample (via finger stick) and identifies foods categorized as low, moderate, or high reactivity.
With these results, patients can identify high-reactivity foods and take steps to reduce or eliminate them for a set period. Gradually reintroducing these foods helps confirm which ones contribute to symptoms, empowering patients to make informed dietary choices and take control of their health.
The KBMO FIT Test creates a personalized roadmap to help reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and alleviate chronic symptoms. Even for those without noticeable health issues, the test provides valuable insights to optimize diet, support gut health, and maintain immune balance. By addressing sensitivities early, patients can improve their quality of life and take meaningful steps toward long-term health and vitality.
Frequently Asked Questions About Food Inflammation Testing
Can I order a kit myself?
Our tests must be ordered through a registered provider. You can schedule a consultation with our Nurse Practitioner to get started.
What food do you test for?
You can find a list of all 176 foods tested here.
Do I have to fast for the FIT test?
No. You do not need to fast for our FIT test.
How do I receive my results?
The results will be available in approximately 5 business days. Once received, our provider will review them with you during a scheduled session.
Do you take insurance?
No, we do not take insurance, but you may use an HSA/FSA card if you have one.