Lorisian Food Intolerance Test

What is the difference between Food intolerance and Food allergy

There is a lot of confusion about the terms food intolerance and food allergy, and the differences between them. Many people speak about food allergy when their symptoms can sometimes indicate food intolerance instead.

According to the leading medical charity Allergy UK, as many as 45%* of the population suffer from food intolerance which, whilst not life threatening can make all aspects of life very uncomfortable for sufferers.

Food allergy is different from food intolerance in that it is a rapid response by the body's immune system to a particular food. In this type of reaction, the body's immune system mistakes a food for an 'invader' often resulting in a rapid allergic reaction within minutes. This type of allergic reaction is commonly associated with nut and seafood allergies.

How do Lorisian food intolerance tests work?

First of all a few drops of blood are taken using our simple finger prick blood collection wick system. Because the finger prick system is so easy to use, the sample can be taken anywhere – at your premises,at the gym etc.

The sample is then posted back to our laboratory (in a pre-paid envelope), tested and analysed for IgG antibody reactions to a maximum of 150 food and drink ingredients.

Clear colour coded test results and support pack are delivered back to you that explain your food and drink intolerances. This allows you to make dietary and nutritional changes, a fast track to an elimination diet that optimises health and wellbeing.