Immune allergic reactions are complex immunological processes that can be mediated either by immunoglobulin E antibodies (IgE) or by immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies, which are specific for food antigens (proteins). The IgE mediated reactions are the food allergies themselves, and IgG mediated ones are known as food hypersensitivity (popularly known as food intolerance).

Around 20 to 35% of the population suffers from the effects of food hypersensitivity.

The A200 analysis consists in determining IgG antibodies in serum, against more than 200 food proteins of the Mediterranean diet. The analysis is performed by microarray technology, which enables duplicate determinations to be made. This makes the analysis more reproducible. It is also a direct test of specific IgG quantification, and therefore more objective than other tests that assess the modification of the form of the leukocytes or make the analysis by bio-resonance.

Who can benefit from taking the analysis?

The A200 analysis is specially recommended in patients presenting some of the following symptoms:

  • Gastrointestinal disorders: abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal swelling, nausea, acidity, ulcer and aphthae, gastritis, colitis.
  • Dermatological processes: acne, eczema, psoriasis, urticaria.
  • Neurological discomfort: headache, migraine, light-headedness, vertigo.
  • Respiratory disorders: cough, bronchitis, asthma, rhinitis.
  • Psychological problems: anxiety, depression, fatigue, hyperactivity.
  • Muscle-skeletal disorders: pain, stifnessy, arthritis, fibromyalgia.
  • Others: fluid retention and obesity.

Diet Restriction of  food associated to abnormal IgG might lead to considerable improvement in a large proportion of patients. Therefore, the A200 analysis is an important option to consider if any of the above-mentioned  commonly misinterpreted conditions are evident.

Ask your doctor or practice nurse for more information