Excellent video, especially the critique of food sensitivity tests. Clients ask me about this all the time, and I usually respond that the most likely problem for their GI tracts is not IgG antibodies, but FODMAPs, histamines, or other mediators.
I agree that iGG tests don’t tell the whole picture but something like the KBMO food test would narrow results to truly inflammatory foods and provide less false positives. Also no matter the lack of value provided by iGG, it shouldn’t be discredited based on not testing for the things it never claimed to test for like fodmaps.
The fact that IgG tests don't look at FODMAPs, histamine intolerance, or carb intolerance is only one of four reasons outlined for why we don't recommend them. But to address the point: these tests may not specifically claim to assess these types of intolerances, but they're advertised, promoted, and sold based on the idea that they can tell you exactly what foods you're sensitive to. Based on the deficiencies outlined here (not to mention the research finding they're inaccurate even when it comes to IgG sensitivities), that's not a promise they can live up to. Patients, consumers, and practitioners deserve to know that they're not getting the dietary roadmaps they think they're getting when they spend the (significant amount of) money on these tests, especially when we've seen countless patients suffer needlessly and live in unnecessary fear of food because of them.
Hi Dr. Ruscio, a year ago I decided to use RAW grains (= "fiber") as a muesli base in an attempt to improve chronic constipation. I would soak overnight 5 Tablesppons of grains like raw naked oats, raw barley, etc. and next mornig grind them with other things (fresh fruit, nuts, etc.). This raw grain muesli had a very good effect on my bowel movements (= 1 well formed bm per day), so I was quite happy to see that. However after 7 weeks of doing this, all over my forehead very distinct red spots started to appear. The cause was without a doubt the raw grains (which I knew from the beginning might not be the most gentle to the digestive system, but I still wanted to try). I stopped consuming the raw grains immediately and it has been a whole year now, since I last consumed them. The red spots did get better over the months (40-50%), however I'm quite surprised that even a year after last consumption I still have many spots, new ones emerging from time to time (and going away again). It just suprises me that there still seems to be an effect, even though the cause has been removed for a whole year. Is this normal? Could traces of the grains still be inside of me? Or was the digestive system harmed within the 7 weeks of cosumption in a way that would explain the ongoing situation? I'm trying to understand what mechanism is behind this. Thank you, if you might have any insight into this.
There won't be any traces of grains in your system after this much time. I'd need to learn more about you to investigate the rest. If you are interested, feel free to reach out to the clinic: ruscioinstitute.com/
@@DrRuscioDC Thanks Dr. Ruscio. I want to start by reading your material. Would you say your book is still up to date with your current thinking/knowledge?
My breastfed 6 month old has really bad tummy issues and eczema. She had a big allergic reaction to ingested egg over the weekend and we suspect multiple allergies. I know in babies, allergy tests can come back as normal when they actually do have an allergy. But would it not be worth it to take a blood test anyways, in the chance that the test actually does detect other allergies? Or could the test say she has an allergy to say, milk, when she actually doesn’t?
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Excellent video, especially the critique of food sensitivity tests. Clients ask me about this all the time, and I usually respond that the most likely problem for their GI tracts is not IgG antibodies, but FODMAPs, histamines, or other mediators.
I’d say it’s valuable if you know what to expect and its limitations. Usually a person or team like dr Ruscio has to interpret and guide you is key.
I agree that iGG tests don’t tell the whole picture but something like the KBMO food test would narrow results to truly inflammatory foods and provide less false positives. Also no matter the lack of value provided by iGG, it shouldn’t be discredited based on not testing for the things it never claimed to test for like fodmaps.
The fact that IgG tests don't look at FODMAPs, histamine intolerance, or carb intolerance is only one of four reasons outlined for why we don't recommend them. But to address the point: these tests may not specifically claim to assess these types of intolerances, but they're advertised, promoted, and sold based on the idea that they can tell you exactly what foods you're sensitive to. Based on the deficiencies outlined here (not to mention the research finding they're inaccurate even when it comes to IgG sensitivities), that's not a promise they can live up to. Patients, consumers, and practitioners deserve to know that they're not getting the dietary roadmaps they think they're getting when they spend the (significant amount of) money on these tests, especially when we've seen countless patients suffer needlessly and live in unnecessary fear of food because of them.
Would you say the KMBO test is the way to go if you had to choose one?
Hi Dr. Ruscio,
a year ago I decided to use RAW grains (= "fiber") as a muesli base in an attempt to improve chronic constipation.
I would soak overnight 5 Tablesppons of grains like raw naked oats, raw barley, etc. and next mornig grind them with other things (fresh fruit, nuts, etc.).
This raw grain muesli had a very good effect on my bowel movements (= 1 well formed bm per day), so I was quite happy to see that.
However after 7 weeks of doing this, all over my forehead very distinct red spots started to appear. The cause was without a doubt the raw grains (which I knew from the beginning might not be the most gentle to the digestive system, but I still wanted to try).
I stopped consuming the raw grains immediately and it has been a whole year now, since I last consumed them. The red spots did get better over the months (40-50%), however I'm quite surprised that even a year after last consumption I still have many spots, new ones emerging from time to time (and going away again).
It just suprises me that there still seems to be an effect, even though the cause has been removed for a whole year. Is this normal? Could traces of the grains still be inside of me? Or was the digestive system harmed within the 7 weeks of cosumption in a way that would explain the ongoing situation?
I'm trying to understand what mechanism is behind this.
Thank you, if you might have any insight into this.
There won't be any traces of grains in your system after this much time. I'd need to learn more about you to investigate the rest. If you are interested, feel free to reach out to the clinic: ruscioinstitute.com/
@@DrRuscioDC Thanks Dr. Ruscio. I want to start by reading your material.
Would you say your book is still up to date with your current thinking/knowledge?
@@petermaier3725 Yes, the protocol has held up!
My breastfed 6 month old has really bad tummy issues and eczema. She had a big allergic reaction to ingested egg over the weekend and we suspect multiple allergies.
I know in babies, allergy tests can come back as normal when they actually do have an allergy. But would it not be worth it to take a blood test anyways, in the chance that the test actually does detect other allergies? Or could the test say she has an allergy to say, milk, when she actually doesn’t?