IgG Food MAP with Candida + Yeast

Description

Comprehensive Immune Response Testing to 190 Foods Plus Candida and Yeast

The IgG Food MAP with Candida + Yeast panel offers an extensive evaluation of your immune system’s response to a wide variety of foods commonly consumed across Western, Asian, and Mediterranean diets, as well as key yeast organisms such as Candida albicans and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. By detecting IgG antibodies to these foods and fungi, this test helps identify delayed-type food sensitivities and fungal imbalances that can contribute to digestive disturbances, inflammation, and systemic symptoms.

What Does This Test Analyze?

IgG Food Sensitivities:

IgG antibodies are part of the body’s adaptive immune response and can form when the immune system identifies specific food proteins as foreign. Unlike immediate IgE-mediated allergies, IgG-mediated sensitivities often cause delayed symptoms such as bloating, fatigue, joint pain, skin reactions, and brain fog. This test measures IgG antibodies against 190 foods, encompassing:

• Proteins (meats, dairy, eggs)
• Fruits and vegetables
• Grains and legumes
• Nuts and seeds
• Spices and herbs
• Common dietary sugars and additives

Candida and Yeast Immune Reactivity:

Yeasts like Candida albicans and Saccharomyces cerevisiae are naturally present in the gut but can overgrow under certain conditions, causing dysbiosis and contributing to symptoms such as digestive upset, chronic fatigue, skin conditions, and cognitive issues. Measuring IgG antibodies to these yeasts provides insight into potential fungal overgrowth or immune activation related to yeast exposure.

Why Test for Food Sensitivities and Yeast?

• Delayed Reactions: Symptoms from IgG food sensitivities often appear hours to days after ingestion, making it difficult to identify triggers without testing.
• Chronic Inflammation: Continuous immune activation from reactive foods and yeast can promote systemic inflammation, impacting gut health, skin, joints, and neurological function.
• Gut Microbiome Balance: Yeast overgrowth can disrupt bacterial populations and damage the gut lining, further exacerbating food sensitivities and digestive symptoms.
• Personalized Diet Planning: Knowing which foods and yeast your immune system reacts to enables targeted elimination or rotation diets, promoting healing and symptom relief.

Biomarkers Included in the Panel

Seafood & Fish:

Abalone, Anchovy, Bass, Bonito, Codfish, Crab, Duck, Goose, Halibut, Lobster, Mackerel, Octopus, Oyster, Pacific Mackerel, Pacific Saury, Perch, Red Snapper, Salmon, Sardine, Scallops, Shrimp, Small Clam, Squid, Tilapia, Trout, Tuna

Meats & Poultry:

Beef, Chicken, Duck, Goose, Lamb, Pork, Turkey

Dairy & Eggs:

Beta-Lactoglobulin, Casein, Cheddar Cheese, Cow Milk, Egg White, Egg Yolk, Goat Milk, Mozzarella Cheese, Sheep Yogurt, Whey, Yogurt

Nuts & Seeds:

Almond, Brazil Nut, Cashew, Chestnut, Chia Seed, Hazelnut, Macadamia Nut, Peanut, Pecan, Pine Nut, Pistachio Nut, Sesame, Sunflower Seed, Walnut

Grains & Legumes:

Amaranth, Barley, Buckwheat, Millet, Navy Bean, Oats, Pinto Bean, Quinoa, Rice, Rye, Sorghum, Soybean, Teff, Whole Wheat, Wheat Gluten

Fruits:

Acai Berry, Apple, Apricot, Banana, Blueberry, Cantaloupe, Cherry, Cranberry, Date, Fig, Grape, Grapefruit, Guava, Jackfruit, Kiwi Fruit, Lemon, Lychee, Mango, Orange, Papaya, Passion Fruit, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Plum, Pomegranate, Raspberry, Strawberry, Watermelon, Yam

Vegetables & Greens:

Artichoke, Asparagus, Bamboo Shoot, Bean Sprout, Beet, Bell Pepper, Bitter Gourd, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Chili Pepper, Cilantro, Cucumber, Eggplant, Enoki Mushroom, Garlic, Ginger, Green Bean, Green Olive, Green Pea, Kale, Leek, Lettuce, Lima Bean, Lotus Root, Napa Cabbage, Nori, Onion, Portobello Mushroom, Potato, Pumpkin, Radish, Spinach, Sweet Potato, Tarragon, Tomato, Yellow Squash, Zucchini

Spices & Flavorings:

Basil, Bay Leaf, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Cloves, Cocoa Bean, Coffee, Cumin, Curry, Dill, Hops, Malt, Mint, Miso, Oolong Tea, Oregano, Paprika, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Turmeric, Vanilla, Wakame

Other:

Bromelain, Cane Sugar, Meat Glue, Honey, Kombu, Malt, Miso, Tofu, Yuca

Yeasts:

Candida albicans, Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Clinical Applications and Benefits

• Symptom Correlation: Identifies foods and yeasts that may contribute to symptoms such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), eczema, migraines, fatigue, and joint pain.
• Guided Nutritional Intervention: Facilitates personalized elimination or rotation diets to reduce immune activation and promote gut healing.
• Immune System Modulation: Helps reduce chronic immune stimulation by avoiding reactive foods and managing yeast overgrowth.
• Improved Quality of Life: Supports long-term symptom reduction, improved digestion, and enhanced energy levels by addressing root causes.

How Testing Works

• Sample Collection: A simple blood draw or finger prick is used to collect a sample for IgG antibody analysis.
• Laboratory Analysis: Using highly sensitive immunoassays, the lab quantifies IgG antibody levels against each food and yeast biomarker.
• Results Report: Detailed results categorize food sensitivities by degree (mild, moderate, high) and provide yeast sensitivity status, empowering clinicians to recommend tailored dietary and lifestyle changes.

Unlock deeper insight into your immune system and gut health with the IgG Food MAP with Candida + Yeast panel — a critical step towards personalized nutrition and optimal wellness.