IgG Food Map w/Candida + Yeast - Mosaic Kit:
Note: This is a home collection test kit that will be mailed to you.
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Fasting: No
Lab: Mosaic Diagnostics
Specimen: Dried Blood Spot
Results: Average processing time 7-14 days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Special Instructions: Send blood samples Monday - Thursday only.
Avoid Apples, grapes, pears & cranberries as well as their juices or products 48 hours before collection. Avoid arabinoglalactan, echinacea, reishi mushrooms and ribose supplements for 48 hours before collection.
Description: The Great Plains Laboratory tests for Candida albicans (a microscopic fungal organism and pathogenic yeast) as part of IgG food allergy testing. High levels of IgG antibodies to Candida have been found in patients who reported many symptoms of yeast overgrowth. Candida problems are caused when the benign yeast form of Candida albicans transforms to its fungal form and produces a buildup of toxins in the body. Candida can overgrow areas of the intestinal mucosa resulting in numerous symptoms, including creating microscopic holes in the lining of the intestines, leading to what is commonly known as “leaky gut” syndrome. Candida albicans proteins may trigger an inflammatory response. A wide range of disorders have been linked to Candida overgrowth including autism, multiple sclerosis, depression, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, migraines, and irritable bowel syndrome. Immunocompromised patients with cancer or AIDS can have life-threatening complications if Candida enters the bloodstream, resulting in systemic candidiasis. Use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, chemotherapy, anti-inflammatory steroids, and diets high in sugar and starch increase susceptibility to Candida overgrowth.
Research has revealed a relationship between health of the gastrointestinal tract and overall well-being. Imbalance between good and bad bacteria (dysbiosis) has been shown to worsen behavior disorders, hyperactivity, aggression, and cause fatigue. Evidence is mounting that dysbiosis impairs the immune system and contributes to food allergies, digestive disorders, nutritional deficiencies, and cognitive dysfunction. Using the Food MAP (which will include a separate report for Candida and brewer’s yeast) will help identify food allergies and Candida sensitivity that may be creating a variety of problems for patients. Practitioners may then recommend elimination of the identified foods and supplementation with various natural products that control Candida overgrowth and assist with healing of the gut.
Includes: DAIRY
- Beta-Lactoglobulin
- Casein
- Cheddar Cheese
- Cow's Milk
- Goat's Milk
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Sheep's Yogurt
- Whey
- Yogurt
BEANS AND PEAS
- Adzuki Bean
- Black Bean
- Garbanzo Bean
- Green Bean
- Green Pea
- Kidney Bean
- Lentil
- Lima Bean
- Mung Bean
- Navy Bean
- Pinto Bean
- Soybean
- Tofu
FRUITS
- Acai Berry
- Apple
- Apricot
- Banana
- Blueberry
- Cantaloupe
- Cherry
- Coconut
- Cranberry
- Date
- Grape
- Grapefruit
- Guava
- Jackfruit
- Kiwi
- Lemon
- Lychee
- Mango
- Orange
- Papaya
- Passion Fruit
- Peach
- Pear
- Pineapple
- Plum
- Pomegranate
- Raspberry
- Strawberry
- Watermelon
GRAINS
- Amaranth
- Barley
- Buckwheat
- Corn
- Gliadin
- Malt
- Millet
- Oat
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Rye
- Sorghum
- Teff
- Wheat Gluten
- Whole Wheat
FISH/SEAFOOD
- Abalone
- Anchovy
- Bass
- Bonito
- Codfish
- Crab
- Halibut
- Lobster
- Mackerel Saba
- Octopus
- Oyster
- Pacific Mackerel (Saba)
- Pacific Saury
- Perch
- Red Snapper
- Salmon
- Sardine
- Scallop
- Shrimp
- Small Clam
- Squid
- Tilapia
- Trout
- Tuna
MEAT/FOWL
- Beef
- Chicken
- Duck
- Egg White
- Egg Yolk
- Goose
- Lamb
- Pork
- Turkey
NUTS/SEEDS
- Almond
- Brazil Nut
- Cashew
- Chestnut
- Chia Seed
- Flax Seed
- Hazelnut
- Hemp Seed
- Macadamia Nut
- Peanut
- Pecan
- Pine Nut
- Pistachio
- Pumpkin Seed
- Sesame Seed
- Sunflower Seed
- Walnut
VEGETABLES
- Artichoke
- Asparagus
- Avocado
- Bamboo Shoot
- Bean Sprout
- Beet
- Bell Pepper
- Bitter Gourd
- Broccoli
- Brussel Sprout
- Burdock Root
- Cabbage
- Carrot
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Chili Pepper
- Cucumber
- Eggplant
- Enoki Mushroom
- Garlic
- Kale
- Leek
- Lettuce
- Lotus Root
- Napa Cabbage
- Olive (Green)
- Onion
- Portabella Mushroom
- Potato
- Pumpkin
- Radish
- Seaweed Kombu Kelp
- Seaweed Nori
- Seaweed Wakame
- Shitake Mushroom
- Spinach
- Sweet Potato
- Tomato
- Yam
- Yellow Squash
- Yuca
- Zucchini
HERBS/SPICES
- Basil
- Bay Leaf
- Black Pepper
- Cayenne Pepper
- Cilantro
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Cumin
- Curry
- Dill
- Ginger
- Hops
- Mint
- Miso
- Mustard Seed
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Tarragon
- Thyme
- Turmeric
- Vanilla Bean
MISCELLANEOUS
- Bromelain
- Cane Sugar
- Cocoa Bean
- Coffee
- Green Tea
- Honey
- Meat glue
- Oolong Tea