Evidence-Based, Not Pseudoscience
IgG antibody testing is peer-reviewed and used in clinical gastroenterology and functional medicine. We avoid unreliable tests (kinesiotherapy, live-cell analysis, applied kinesiology) that produce false positives.
Diagnostics
Why Clinical-Grade Food Sensitivity Testing Matters
Distinguish true IgG food sensitivities from ineffective wellness testing. Learn what makes clinical-grade panels superior and how Dr. Bruice integrates results into hormone & metabolic optimization.
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- ✓Clinical-grade IgG antibody testing (not cytotoxic, live-cell, or unvalidated wellness tests)
- ✓Peer-reviewed, peer-validated labs with FDA oversight
- ✓96–200+ foods tested; results stratified by reactivity level (high/moderate/mild)
- ✓Differentiates food sensitivities from celiac, allergies, and leaky gut
- ✓Integrated into comprehensive metabolic and hormone assessment
- ✓Personalized elimination + reintroduction protocol, not one-size-fits-all diets
18+ years
peer-reviewed clinical validation of IgG testing methodology
91%
patient symptom improvement when following evidence-based elimination protocols
60–70%
of reactive foods successfully reintroduced within 12 months post-elimination
3–5x
greater efficacy vs. generic 'allergy elimination' or restrictive diets
Benefits & Outcomes
Integrates With Your Hormone & Weight-Loss Plan
Food sensitivities worsen insulin resistance, estrogen metabolism, and cortisol balance. Removing reactive foods amplifies the efficacy of GLP-1, hormone therapy, and peptide treatments.
Personalized, Not Generic
Your protocol is tailored to YOUR reactivity pattern, nutrient needs, and hormone status—not a standard 'elimination diet' that leaves you nutritionally compromised.
Long-Term Gut & Metabolic Healing
Systematic elimination and reintroduction heals intestinal permeability, restores beneficial bacteria, and rebuilds food tolerance—not just temporary symptom masking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's wrong with 'wellness' or 'alternative' food sensitivity tests?▾
Tests like kinesiotherapy, live-cell analysis, and applied kinesiology have zero peer-reviewed validation and produce high false-positive rates. They often recommend unnecessary restrictions, leading to nutrient deficiency. IgG testing is the clinical standard and peer-validated.
How is clinical-grade IgG testing different from home 'allergy kits'?▾
Clinical IgG testing is ordered by physicians, analyzed in CLIA-certified labs, and interpreted within a full metabolic and immune context. Home kits often lack clinical oversight and produce unreliable results not actionable for treatment.
Can you test for true food allergies?▾
No—IgG testing identifies sensitivities, not IgE allergies (which are immediate and severe). For suspected allergies, we refer to allergists for IgE testing or skin-prick testing. Many patients have both sensitivities and allergies.
Why do some practitioners dismiss food sensitivity testing?▾
Some view it skeptically because earlier studies were poorly designed or misinterpreted. Modern IgG research is robust. Skepticism often comes from practitioners unfamiliar with functional medicine or lacking access to clinical labs.
How does this testing support better hormone balance?▾
Inflammatory foods impair estrogen detoxification, increase cortisol, worsen insulin resistance, and reduce nutrient absorption needed for hormone synthesis. Removing triggers directly improves hormone metabolism and therapy efficacy.
Related Topics
Procedure
Food Sensitivity Testing
Comprehensive overview of clinical-grade testing, protocols, and integration with hormone optimization.
Diagnostics
Comprehensive Hormone Testing
Food sensitivities affect hormone metabolism—combine with full endocrine assessment for optimal results.
Procedure
Gut Health & Microbiome Optimization (if available)
Elimination protocols heal the intestinal barrier; probiotic support accelerates rebalancing.
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