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Re: spelt vs wheat allerg
MC>There are two basic categories of
MC>tests used to diagnose food allergies: 1) food challenge; and 2)
MC>laboratory blood test. Each has its advantages and drawbacks.
MC>The laboratory blood test used to measure food allergies is
MC>convenient and relatively accurate. The downside is its expense,
MC>about $120.
MC>Michael Cote'
The tests you mention are helpful for allergy. The fact that reactions
are very individual is an important one you also made. But it may also
be important to remember that there are many different types of
sensitivity and intolerance, etc, (besides allergy) and that studies
have determined that, unless we are just talking about allergy, no one
physiological test will indicate whether a person will react.
See "Environmental Sensitivities" issue of Health Canada Publication
"Chronic Diseases in Canada", 1991, or "Healthy Eenvironments for
Canadians", Health and Welfare, 1987.
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