Do you suffer from food intolerance?
Do you suffer from food intolerance?
Further information
Lactose intolerance
Our lactose intolerance test quickly shows whether you suffer from primary, genetic lactose intolerance. This is caused by a lack of lactase, the enzyme that breaks down milk sugar (lactose) in dairy products. While infants normally produce a lot of lactase, this activity decreases after the age of two. With genetic lactose intolerance, lactase production decreases more with age, making it more difficult to digest milk sugar and leading to symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain and diarrhea. The test examines a specific genetic variant in the lactase gene to detect or rule out intolerance.
Fructose intolerance
Our fructose intolerance test helps you quickly and easily find out whether you suffer from congenital fructose intolerance. This intolerance is caused by a genetic deficiency in the enzyme aldolase B, which hinders the breakdown of fructose, a sugar found in fruits and honey. If aldolase B production is insufficient, symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain and hypoglycemia can occur. Serious health damage is even possible if high fructose consumption is present. The test checks for specific genetic variants in the aldolase B gene to detect or rule out intolerance.
Gluten intolerance (celiac disease)
Our gluten intolerance test quickly shows whether you are genetically predisposed to celiac disease, a severe immune reaction in the small intestine to gluten, a protein in many grains. Unlike lactose or fructose intolerance, which are caused by enzyme deficiency, celiac disease is an excessive immune response. In celiac disease, foods containing gluten cause inflammation and damage to the lining of the small intestine. Symptoms include intestinal problems, vitamin deficiencies, fatigue, weight loss and neurological problems. The test checks genetic variants to detect or rule out celiac disease.