Do Food Intolerance Tests Work?

Do Food Intolerance Tests Work? PR Newswire YORK, England, November 29, 2012 YORK, England, November 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- There are now many different diagnostic tests available outside of the conventional medical system (the NHS in the UK). These include many different tests for food intolerance including vega testing, kinesiology, hair "body field analysis" testing, cytotoxic and live blood testing. The growing market is driven by increasing personal interest in health, clinical need as many chronic conditions are not being treated, limitations of the conventional medical system and direct customer demand. Doctors and medical practitioners can be justified in dismissing test results that originate from services such as 'mail order laboratory testing services', as there is currently no way for them to distinguish between those results which have an evidence base with clinical data, and those that claim results without any real evidence. How are individuals meant to tell the difference between the plethora of diagnostic tests that are available to them? How can they tell those based on good science and those that have no basis is science? It is a difficult task. Consumers should be able to take more responsibility, and have access to tests that can empower them, not potentially damage them.