If you find that certain foods make your body react adversely then you might have food intolerance.

Having a food intolerance is not dangerous but it can produce cause unpleasant symptoms when you eat food that your body finds it difficult to cope with. Examples of symptoms caused by food intolerance include headaches and nausea.

Food intolerance should not be confused with food allergies which cause your immune system to release chemicals designed to protect your body when certain foods are ingested.

The reason that some people have food intolerances is that they lack the necessary enzymes required to digest problem food. Intolerance to dairy products (known as lactose intolerance) is an example of a common type of food intolerance. Lactose intolerance is caused by a lack of the lactase enzyme which is needed to breakdown milk sugar so that it can be absorbed into the blood.

Food Intolerance Testing

If you often get headaches or feel sick then you may have a food intolerance that you do not know about. Carrying out food intolerance testing is the first step in feeling better as it enables you to identify the potential causes of your symptoms.

Food intolerance testing is simple, easy and not expensive. There are many companies on the market who offer food intolerance testing. We recommend those that allow you to take a blood sample in the comfort of your own home and send it off for analysis. You can find these food intolerance testing companies by doing a simple search on the internet.

However, there are other ways to conduct food intolerance testing.

For instance, if you think you might have a food intolerance, you can speak to your doctor who will be able to arrange a specific test for you.

Alternatively, you can conduct your own food intolerance testing by simply eliminating different types of food from your diet and seeing what difference this makes to your sense of well being. If your symptoms go away when you cut out particular foods but re-appear when you introduce them, then chances are you have a food intolerance.