Food Sensitivities hold the potential to create or exacerbate sometimes serious health issues – ones that may have no obvious link to the foods you consume. Without sensitive, accurate testing, food sensitivities can be challenging to identify. Since symptoms may range from gastrointestinal issues to mental or emotional symptoms, it may not always be clear what is happening in your body. At The Wellness & Aesthetics Medical Center in San Antonio, TX, we offer KBMO Fit 176 Food Sensitivity Testing to obtain definitive results.
Delivering the data necessary to formulate tailored nutritional strategies based on your specific Food Sensitivities, KBMO Fit 176 Food Sensitivity Testing can shed light on how certain foods may be the culprits underlying your symptoms. Consulting with the right functional medicine doctor who understands the critical role food sensitivities can play in your health is essential is resolving food sensitivity issues.
The Wellness & Aesthetics Medical Center in the Stone Oak neighborhood, located in the Hollywood Park enclave of North San Antonio – offers expertise in the impact of foods, diet and nutrition on your overall health, as well helping address specific health concerns.
If you are ready to begin exploring how food is impacting your health, take the first step with KBMO Fit 176 Food Sensitivity Testing. Call and speak with one of our specialists at (210) 985-1700 or contact us online today!
Food sensitivities are the result of an unhealthy intestinal lining and often lead to a delayed response. This response can take anywhere from six to seventy-two hours, making it difficult to relate a specific food to the corresponding health consequence.
Even though symptoms of both may be similar, it is essential to distinguish food allergies – which can be potentially life-threatening immune responses - from food sensitivities, which are generally not life threatening.
Food allergies involve an immune system response that can come on quickly and cause life-threatening reactions like anaphylaxis, which may include hives, swelling and difficulty breathing. A food allergy requires immediate medical attention. It’s also important to note that A food sensitivity test is not a diagnostic tool for food allergies.
Food sensitivities can directly impact the function of your immune system, endocrine system, and nervous system health. Telltale symptoms, include:
Food sensitivities can be difficult to diagnose due to their wide range of symptoms, but it appears they are extremely common and on the rise. It is currently estimated that food sensitivities are found in more than 100 million people worldwide. Other estimates suggest as much as 20 percent of the world's population may have a food sensitivity.
KBMO FIT 176 Food Sensitivity Testing – also commonly referred to as the FIT Test or FIT 176 test - measures the sensitivities of 176 different foods and additives. FIT is an acronym for Food Inflammation Test. Spanning all major food groups, the test can measure sensitivity to dairy, grains, nuts, seeds, beans, meats and poultry, fruits shellfish, vegetables and spices, as well as microbials and additives.
The FIT 176 Test from KBMO Diagnostics is designed for food sensitivity testing but now includes a Gut Barrier Panel which tests for Leaky Gut. Specifically with regard to Leaky Gut, the FIT Test incorporates additional markers including a proprietary Zonulin assay, Candida, and Occludin.
This gold standard food sensitivity test is a patented, multi-pathway delayed food sensitivity test utilizing state-of-the-art technology that measures both IgG and immune complexes. Together, IgG and immune complexes comprise the two most common food-related pathways in the body. Measuring IgG and Immune Complexes together increases the sensitivity of KBMO’s test over other tests which measure IgG only.
An immune complex is a molecule formed when an antibody binds to its specific antigen. These complexes are a normal part of the immune system's response as it seeks to clear foreign substances like pathogens from your body. However, when immune complexes are not cleared effectively, they may accumulate in tissues, trigger inflammation, and cause tissue damage, leading to disease.
In the context of food sensitivities, immune complexes are those clusters formed when antibodies like IgG bind to partially digested food proteins, also known as antigens, that have entered your bloodstream.
Utilizing specific methods that detect both lgG antibodies and Immune Complexes enables this test to assess the reactivity of each sample against a vast array of food antigens. Such multifaceted analysis allows this test to eliminate false positives commonly associated with IgG-only testing and can help pinpoint key food sensitivities and identify leaky gut issues more effectively with greater sensitivity and precision.
Almost every patient we see could benefit from food sensitivity testing, but it is especially crucial for Individuals who are experiencing conditions or symptoms related to:
The first step involves a sample collection. This test involves a simple finger prick (provided to you) to collect a small blood sample. Turnaround time for your results ranges from seven to ten business days. After the test is complete, you will receive:
Based on your report, we will work together with you to formulate a tailored treatment plan that may include necessary dietary adjustments as well as supplementation targeted to your specific health needs. To make the most of the information gathered in the FIT test, we will also collect:
Choosing the right food sensitivity assessment – together with the right functional medicine doctor to analyze results and implement treatment protocols – can offer invaluable insights in making the informed dietary choices to proactively address your health concerns and improve your long-term health and well-being.
There are a myriad of benefits the KBMO Fit 176 Food Sensitivity Test brings to the table. It is recognized especially because it is known to be:
The ultimate benefit is your improved health outcomes that result from addressing the specific food sensitivities you’ve been suffering with unknowingly – but no more.
Dr. Vernon H. Williams at The Wellness & Aesthetics Medical Center in San Antonio is a functional medicine doctor who specializes in innovative approaches for optimal health and wellness. Certain key areas of expertise are essential in food sensitivity testing and evaluation. Dr. Williams has a BA in Biology from Harvard University. He received his MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
He serves as a Member of the Anti-Aging Group (AAG) Advisory Board. He also completed Physician Training and Certification in Age Management Medicine, jointly sponsored by The Cenegenics Education and Research Foundation (CERF) and the Foundation for Care Management (FCM).
Dr. Williams has extensive training in Lasers and Medical Spa procedures, and he is also a Fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) and a Diplomat & Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Regenerative, & Functional Medicine (A4M), as well as an A4M Fellow of:
Dr. Vernon F. Williams is an expert in the field of functional medicine, longevity medicine and aesthetics. A board-certified provider, he brings over 30 years of experience and is trusted by thousands of patients he’s treated in San Antonio with personalized treatment plans and successful outcomes. Learn more about his training and expertise in the latest age-defying and total health treatments.
At The Wellness & Aesthetics Medical Center, we offer an array of health solutions and can customize your treatment regimen to include any one of them or use them in combination. We strive to customize a program to fit your needs. Simply call The Wellness & Aesthetics Medical Center at (210) 985-1700 or complete the form below to take the next step in your health optimization journey using KBMO Fit 176 Food Sensitivity Testing and a tailored nutritional treatment plan.
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The Wellness & Aesthetics Medical Center
540 Oak Centre Dr, Suite 114
San Antonio, TX 78258
Phone: (210) 985-1700
