Description

(IgG Food MAP + Organic Acids Test – Serum + Urine)

Comprehensive Gut-Immune-Nutrition Insight

The Food Sensitivities and Gut Imbalance Panel combines two powerful diagnostic tools—the IgG Food MAP and the Organic Acids Test (OAT)—to deliver an advanced assessment of how diet, gut health, and metabolism interact. This integrated testing solution helps uncover hidden food sensitivities, dysbiosis, and biochemical imbalances that may contribute to:

  • Chronic fatigue
  • Brain fog
  • Digestive symptoms
  • Mood disorders
  • Skin conditions
  • Systemic inflammation

This test is available in both serum + urine and dried blood spot + urine formats.

What This Test Evaluates

1. IgG Food MAP (190 Foods + Candida & Yeast)

  • Measures IgG-mediated immune reactions to 190 common foods, fungi, and yeasts
  • Identifies delayed hypersensitivity responses, often missed by traditional allergy testing
  • Helps guide elimination diets and gut healing protocols

Categories Include:

  • Dairy & Eggs: Cow, goat, sheep milk, casein, whey, cheddar, mozzarella, yogurt, eggs
  • Grains: Wheat, gluten, oats, barley, rye, rice, quinoa, millet, teff, sorghum, amaranth
  • Legumes: Soybean, lentils, peanuts, chickpeas, navy, kidney, lima, pinto, mung beans
  • Fruits: Apple, banana, blueberry, citrus, grapes, peach, watermelon, mango, and more
  • Vegetables: Broccoli, kale, spinach, sweet potato, tomato, mushroom, etc.
  • Nuts/Seeds: Almonds, walnuts, cashews, pistachios, flaxseed, sesame, sunflower
  • Meat & Seafood: Beef, pork, chicken, turkey, lamb, salmon, tuna, cod, shrimp, crab, etc.
  • Spices & Herbs: Garlic, ginger, oregano, basil, thyme, turmeric, cinnamon, paprika
  • Fungi: Candida albicans, Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Brewer's Yeast)

2. Organic Acids Test (OAT – 76 Markers)

  • Uses urine to analyze organic acid metabolites that reflect gut dysbiosis, nutrient status, and mitochondrial health
  • Identifies overgrowth of candida, clostridia, and yeast/fungal species
  • Highlights needs for B-vitamins, amino acids, antioxidants, and mitochondrial support
  • Offers insights into neurotransmitter metabolism, detoxification pathways, and oxidative stress

Key Categories Assessed:

  • Microbial Overgrowth Markers: HPHPA, DHPPA, 3-Hydroxyglutaric Acid, 4-Cresol
  • Oxalates & Detox: Oxalic Acid, Glutaric Acid, Orotic Acid, Pyroglutamic Acid
  • Energy Metabolism: Citric Acid Cycle intermediates (e.g., Malic, Succinic, Fumaric Acids)
  • Neurotransmitter Metabolism: HVA, VMA, DOPAC, Quinolinic Acid, Kynurenic Acid
  • Fatty Acid Metabolism: Ethylmalonic Acid, Sebacic Acid, Suberic Acid
  • Vitamin & Nutrient Markers: Pantothenic Acid (B5), Pyridoxic Acid (B6), Ascorbic Acid (C)
  • Amino Acid Metabolism: 2-Oxoglutaric, 2-Oxoisovaleric, 3-Methylglutaconic Acids

Clinical Applications

This test is highly recommended for patients with:

  • Leaky gut symptoms
  • Chronic GI issues (bloating, IBS, SIBO)
  • Unexplained fatigue or brain fog
  • ADHD, depression, or mood swings
  • Autoimmune or inflammatory conditions
  • Skin problems like eczema or acne
  • Suspected food intolerances or sensitivities

Sample Requirements

  • Serum (for IgG Food MAP)
  • Urine (for Organic Acids Test)
  • No fasting required, but morning collection is preferred for urine.

How It Helps

  • Reveals immune system reactivity to common dietary proteins and yeast
  • Detects signs of gut microbial imbalances and yeast/fungal overgrowth
  • Highlights metabolic inefficiencies and nutrient insufficiencies
  • Supports personalized nutrition and supplement planning
  • Aids in developing an effective gut-healing strategy