Intolerance testing (BBC morning live)

[Moggiedee]

Just watched a piece on intolerance tests on BBC morning live bbc.co.uk/iplayer/live/bbcone

Hope this link works.

[711debbie]

It's not available if you're outside the UK. Are there any important points to share? Thanks!

[Moggiedee in reply to 711debbie]

One of the regular doctors on the show paid for 6 different food intolerance tests which basically contradicted each other. He came to the conclusion that not only were they a waste of money but could be dangerous for anyone following these results, cutting foods out unnecessarily which might lead to malnutrition & vitamin deficiency.

[711debbie in reply to Moggiedee]

Thanks a million. I had a feeling they were dodgy!

[Moggiedee in reply to 711debbie]

I've had 2 tests done myself. The 1st cost about £140 & flagged up as the worst food intolerance was to EELS. I've never eaten eels in my life but did wonder if food manufacturers use these in some foods i.e fish cakes/fingers/pies. The 2nd test (a sample of your hair) was about £30 & flagged up dairy which is correct & anything containing coconut & chick peas. I can't remember the last time I had either of these. I'm seeing a dietitian next week & hoping he may be able to pinpoint something in my diet that is causing my problem. I can but hope.

[711debbie in reply to Moggiedee]

Thanks for the extra advice. I'm in Slovakia, so my goal is to find an English-speaking dietician to advise me as I'm beginning to think my histamine problems are worse than my IBS problems. Wish me luck!

[xjrs]

You are right. Food intolerance tests are pointless and have no scientific basis. Official advice from the British Dietetic Association here:

bda.uk.com/resource/food-al...