What Is the Most Accurate Test for Food Allergies?

Published: Oct. 24, 2022, 5 a.m.

In this episode of Ask the Health Expert, JJ answers Maddie\u2019s Facebook question, \u201cWhat is the most accurate test for food allergies?\u201d You\u2019ll learn what separates a true food allergy from food intolerance, JJ\u2019s favorite food sensitivity test, what testing ultimately reveals, what you should do before you test, signs and symptoms of food intolerance, the top foods that people respond to (which led JJ to write The Virgin Diet), and what doesn\u2019t always show up on testing that can contribute to gut permeability. Plus, JJ reveals what makes your gut leaky (it\u2019s not just food!), the right nutrients to help heal your gut, how long you should wait before you rechallenge a particular food, and the limitations of testing. If you\u2019re curious about food intolerance and how testing and/ or elimination diets can help you, you\u2019ll want to tune into this short, informative episode!