Our fast-paced lives bombard us with stress, sleep deprivation, and processed foods, taking a toll on our well-being. The consequences go beyond fatigue and occasional stomach woes – your gut, the unsung hero of your health, might be silently screaming for help.
Part of our digestive system’s job is to breakdown the food that we eat into nutrients and absorb this along with water that we use for energy, growth, and repair.
The absorption of such nutrients and water in your intestines do so through small gaps in an intestinal lining that allows it to pass into your bloodstream. Thus, these walls have an essential role in protecting the body from harmful bacteria and toxins by acting as barriers to control what passes through its walls into your blood and eventually to your organs.
The ease of substances passing through your intestinal walls is known as intestinal permeability. Leaky Gut Syndrome (LGS) occurs when gaps in your intestinal walls start to loosen and cause what we call increased permeability. This allows larger and potentially harmful substances, such as bacteria, toxins, and undigested food particles, to pass through these walls into your bloodstream. When this happens, it can cause inflammation and trigger reactions from the immune system.
Leaky gut syndrome or increased intestinal permeability is a digestive condition in which bacteria and toxins can “leak” through the intestinal wall.
Imagine your gut like a fence with tightly locked gates. These gates let essential nutrients pass through while keeping unwanted things out. In leaky gut, these gates become a bit loose, allowing some “bad guys” like undigested food and bacteria to sneak through into your bloodstream.
This can lead to some not-so-pleasant consequences:
If you’re experiencing any of the symptoms of LGS, seeking medical advice is crucial. However, traditional intolerance tests often only scratch the surface, focusing on common allergens and overlooking potential sensitivities to certain foods or nutrients. This is where Miskawaan offers a more personalized approach with its IgG4 test to detect food intolerance. By analyzing a wider range of markers, Miskawaan Health can provide a more detailed picture of your gut health and help you identify subtle triggers that might be contributing to your discomfort.
Immunoglobulin is a protein that the body produces to combat bacteria, fungi, or viruses. Immunoglobulin G (IgG) fights foreign intruders and stimulates white blood cells to increase immunity when an infection occurs. Standard Food Intolerance Tests only test for and d e t e c t IgG3 marker, which informs about chronic allergic reactions. Symptoms may occur 8 -72 hours after exposure to allergens.
A Miskawaan Health, IgG4 Food Intolerance Test is a simple blood test that can help identify hidden food sensitivities. Unlike traditional allergy tests, which look for IgE antibodies, the Miskawaan Health IgG4 Food Intolerance Test measures IgG4 antibodies. IgG4 antibodies are a type of immune response that is associated with chronic inflammation. When you have a food intolerance, your body produces IgG4 antibodies against the food protein. These antibodies can trigger inflammation in your gut, leading to a variety of symptoms.
By identifying your food intolerances, you can eliminate the trigger foods from your diet and start feeling better. In many cases, this can lead to a significant improvement in your overall health and well-being.
✅ Identify hidden food sensitivities.
✅ Improve your gut health.
✅ Reduce inflammation.
✅ Boost your energy levels.
✅ Improve your skin health.
✅ Reduce headaches and other symptoms.
Indicates that the antibody intensity is high, and these foods should be avoided for at least six months.
Indicates that the antibody intensity is modest, and these foods should be avoided for at least three months to avoid aggravating an allergy or intolerance.
Antibody intensity is unsubstantiated or low in this case. These foods can be consumed as you usually would.
Indicates that the antibody intensity is high, and these foods should be avoided for at least six months.
Indicates that the antibody intensity is modest, and these foods should be avoided for at least three months to avoid aggravating an allergy or intolerance.
Antibody intensity is unsubstantiated or low in this case. These foods can be consumed as you usually would.
