MRT 176 Food Sensitivity Testing

Service Description

The Mediator Release (MRT) food sensitivity test is a type of functional nutrition test which measures the end-point of a food sensitivity reaction called the mediator release. Mediator release is a biochemical reaction responsible for the symptoms of both food allergies and food sensitivities. The most common symptoms of food sensitivities found to be associated with inflammation caused by mediator release include, but are not limited to: Leaky gut Diarrhea Stomach pain Heartburn/reflux Ulcers Itching Skin breakouts/ rashes Joint pain Muscle pain Headaches/migraines Autoimmune conditions Hormonal imbalance Fluid retention Traditionally, food sensitivities are tested by looking for antibodies to different foods in the blood. To get accurate test results, the person must have consumed enough of the food for a period of several weeks to produce enough antibodies for testing. This is ok if you currently eat the foods being tested and you don’t have a compromised immune system (taking steroidal anti-inflammatories, have autoimmune concerns, digestive issues, etc.). Food sensitivities are also more complex than just antibody production. There are many other inflammatory chemicals the immune system can produce that promote sensitivities. This is where the MRT (Mediator Release Test) comes in. The MRT uses a much different, and more accurate, technique to identify type 3 and type 4 food sensitivities. The MRT test works by measuring the volume change of white blood cells when they are exposed to different foods. The more the cells are “empty”, the higher the assumed reaction. This is helpful since you don’t have to consume the foods and it can still be mostly accurate for those who have immune challenges. MRT 176 Test Includes: 146 Foods 30 Chemicals/Additives MRT food sensitivity testing paired with lifestyle, eating and performance (LEAP) therapy is the gold standard for addressing food sensitivities. This approach will give you the full picture of what you need to know and implement so you’re unraveling and resolving imbalances holistically and at the cellular level. Pricing includes the full cost of the testing kit, blood draw and laboratory testing as well as an additional 45 minute follow up consultation appointment with one of our practitioners to explain your results and assist you with a treatment plan.