Question 1

What will my results tell me?

Accepted Answer

Your food sensitivity results will tell you how reactive your IgG antibodies are to 204 common foods. Each food will be rated on a Class scale of 0-3: Class 0 (normal reactivity) to Class 3 (high reactivity). Prioritizing foods you have a high reactivity to can be a great place to start when planning a temporary elimination diet.

Question 2

Who should not take this Food Sensitivity Test?

Accepted Answer

The results of your Everlywell Food Sensitivity Comprehensive Test are intended to be used to guide a temporary elimination diet with an add-back challenge. This is a critical step in helping pinpoint which foods may be causing your unwanted symptoms. We understand that food elimination and restriction can lead to or trigger disordered eating behavior. For this reason, it is not recommended to take the Food Sensitivity Comprehensive Test if you currently have or are in recovery for an eating disorder (i.e., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder). It is also not recommended to use the results of your Food Sensitivity Comprehensive Test to achieve weight loss. Eating a balanced diet is important and your results are not intended to strictly limit your consumption and inhibit your ability to obtain necessary calories and nutrients from food. Due to the specific nutritional needs of pregnant and breastfeeding women, elimination diets are not recommended. It’s best to speak with your healthcare provider for advisement should you be experiencing unwanted symptoms.

Question 3

Are Everlywell tests suitable for children?

Accepted Answer

Everlywell currently does not offer tests to anyone below the age of 18 because we aren't able to irrefutably validate the guardianship of that minor. Everlywell and our Physician Network take those matters very seriously and, as a result of it not being possible for us to confidently verify that guardianship, we can not authorize those labs to be performed. This is noted in the everlywell.com cart page, our terms of use, the FAQ section, and our physical kits. Additionally, we restrict registration for anyone below the age of 18. If a test was purchased on Everlywell.com and your order hasn’t shipped, we can offer a full refund upon request. If your order has already shipped, we can offer a full refund minus $15 to cover shipping and handling fees. Our full returns policy can be found here. In addition, if you notify us that a submitted test was used by a minor before our lab begins processing, we can offer a refund minus $15. If we discover that an account was created and contains results from a minor, we will remove the account within 24 hours and no refund will be issued.

Question 4

What guidance will I get along with my Food Sensitivity results?

Accepted Answer

Everlywell will provide tailored suggestions about what to do next. While reactivity does not always equate with symptoms, it can help prioritize the foods selected for a temporary elimination diet. Once you have your IgG test results, you can try a temporary elimination diet of your choosing until you achieve the right balance of minimizing your symptoms while maintaining a lifestyle that you enjoy. You may choose to not stop eating certain foods, but knowing your reactivity might lead to adjustments in how much or frequently you eat them. Our tests provide personalized information and education; they are not intended to diagnose any disease or condition or to substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. You should always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you have regarding your medical care. This test is a great place to start if you are experiencing symptoms you suspect are related to a food or foods you are eating and is generally more affordable than comparable tests. Enjoy food sensitivity testing the way it should be; quick, easy, and from the convenience of your home. If you have any questions feel free to chat with us below.

Question 5

What is the difference between a food sensitivity, food allergy, and food intolerance?

Accepted Answer

It is not uncommon for a food intolerance to be mistaken as a food allergy or vice versa. For example, some people who have a wheat intolerance may think that they have a wheat allergy; however, these two conditions are quite different. A food intolerance arises from specific enzyme deficiencies in the body. For example, people who have a lactose intolerance lack enough of the enzyme lactase to break down the sugars in milk, causing gastrointestinal discomfort when they consume milk products (various kinds of lactose intolerance tests exist which may help with diagnosis of this condition). On the other hand, a food allergy is an IgE immune response that can result in a number of different symptoms, some that can even be life-threatening. In comparison, a food sensitivity is an IgG immune response that results in non-life-threatening symptoms such as bloating, stomach pain, diarrhea, or headaches. There are multiple studies to support that a temporary elimination diet guided by an individual’s own IgG reaction to foods can help identify so called problematic foods and alleviate gastrointestinal distress symptoms and headaches.

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