Pioneering Study Aims to Inspire Further Research into Food Sensitivity Testing
SANTA CLARA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / August 22, 2024 / Vibrant Wellness, a leader in specialty lab testing, announced the release of new research on food sensitivity, highlighting their ongoing commitment to personalized wellness and longevity. The study, currently in preprint and awaiting peer-review, is a critical step toward remedying the need for more research in the field of food sensitivity testing.
Graph showing symptom improvement from personalized food elimination diet
Addressing a Global Health Concern
Food sensitivity affects approximately 20% of the global population, presenting as a variety of gastrointestinal (GI) and extra-GI symptoms. Despite its prevalence, the condition is poorly understood, often leading to chronic inflammation and a diminished quality of life. Vibrant Wellness aims to address this gap through rigorous research and advanced testing methodologies.
Innovative Approach to Food Sensitivity Testing
Utilizing advanced silicon-based peptide and protein microarray technology, Vibrant Wellness conducted a single-arm, interventional study involving 52 participants. The study focused on identifying food sensitivities against 262 food substances by quantifying IgG and IgA antibodies. Based on these results, participants followed a personalized elimination diet for four weeks, resulting in significant improvements in symptoms and overall well-being.
Key Findings and Implications
The study found that over 96% of participants showed improved IgG levels, 84% had reduced IgA levels, and 84% experienced symptomatic improvement. These results highlight the potential of personalized elimination diets in managing food sensitivity and emphasize the need for accurate diagnostic tests to identify reaction-inducing foods and guide effective interventions.
Setting the Stage for Future Research
While the study provides promising insights, Vibrant Wellness acknowledges the need for further investigation. "This research is a step toward addressing the significant gap in food sensitivity testing as a root cause factor in health issues," said Suzanne Barker, lead clinician in the trial. "We hope our work will inspire additional studies and ultimately improve diagnostic and treatment options for patients worldwide."
This research was funded by Vibrant Wellness to further their commitment to advancing personalized, root-cause medicine. For more information, read the full study here.
Medical providers interested in utilizing advanced diagnostic tools like those used in this study can order food sensitivity testing and other specialty lab tests through vibrant-wellness.com and its healthcare eCommerce platform, Well ProZ.
About Vibrant Wellness: Vibrant Wellness is a leading biotech company in Santa Clara, CA. As a CLIA-certified lab, Vibrant delivers life-transforming lab testing that empowers wellness providers to identify the root causes of patient health issues. Leading the charge in modern medicine and research, Vibrant provides personalized health analytics using cutting-edge technology. The company believes everyone can achieve vibrant longevity through individualized solutions rooted in comprehensive testing. For more information, please visit vibrant-wellness.com.
Vibrant tests are developed by the CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited laboratory Vibrant America LLC. CLIA#:05D2078809. Tests have not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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