Food Intolerance Testing

Before a food intolerance screening, it’s typically recommended to avoid antihistamines for between 3-5 days as it might interfere with the results. You should also refrain from smoking or drinking coffee an hour before your test.

If you want to check your food intolerance then a blood test is often considered more comprehensive than a skin prick test because it can detect immune responses to a wider range of foods.

Not all discomfort is random. Sometimes, your body is trying to tell you something. At Smart Salem, our Food Intolerance Test helps you identify hidden triggers behind bloating, fatigue, skin issues, and more. Comprehensive testing: We screen for a wide range of common intolerances using advanced blood analysis for food sensitivity, giving you clear answers about what may be affecting your wellbeing. Actionable results:Your personalised report outlines which foods to reduce or avoid, helping you make informed dietary choices that support your health and energy levels. Fast, smart service: At our high-tech clinic in Dubai, food sensitivity testing is quick, comfortable, and efficient, with most results delivered the same day.

As there are a lot of possible allergies that someone can have it is important to cover as wide a range as possible. That’s why at Smart Salem we offer an extensive panel to ensure you get the most comprehensive results possible. Here’s the full list of allergens we test for: Beverages (12 tests): Baker's yeast, Black tea, Brewer’s yeast, Cacao, Cane sugar, Carob, Chamomile tea, Coffee, Green tea, Honey, Hops, Mustard Cereal (18 tests): Amaranth, Barley, Buckwheat, Durum wheat, Gliadin, Gluten, Kamut wheat, Maize, Malt, Millet, Oat, Quinoa, Rice, Rye, Soy, Spelt, Sweet lupins, Wheat Citrus Fruits (6 tests): Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Shaddock, Tangerine Dairy and Eggs (22 tests): Buffalo milk, Camembert, Casein, Emmentaler type, Gouda cheese, Gruyere type, Cottage cheese, Cow whey, Cow's Milk, Cow's Milk boiled, Cream, Cream cheese, Curd cheese, Edam cheese, Egg white, Egg yolk, Goat milk cheese, Goat's milk, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Sheep's milk, Yoghurt Fish and Seafood (33 tests): Abalone, Anchovy, Blue mussel, Carp, Caviar black, Cod, Eel, European catfish, Great crab, Haddock, Hake, Halibut, Herring, Lobster, Lumpfish caviar, Mackerel, Octopus, Oyster, Perch, Pike, Pikeperch, Plaice, Pollock, Salmon, Salmon roe, Sardine, Scallop, Shrimp, Sole, Squid, Trout, Tuna, Turbot Fruit (32 tests): Apple, Apricot, Banana, Black currant, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cranberry, Date, Grape, Honeydew melon, Kiwi fruit, Litchi, Mango, Nectarine, Papaya, Passion fruit, Peach, Pear, Persimmon (kaki, sharon), Pineapple, Plum, Pomegranates, Raisin, Raspberry, Red currant, Rose hip, Rhubarb, Sea buckthorn juice, Strawberry, Sweet cherry, Sweet chestnut, Watermelon Meats (16 tests): Beef, Chicken, Duck, Goose, Horse, Lamb, Ostrich, Pork, Quail, Rabbit, Red deer, Roedeer, Turkey, Veal, Venison, Wild boar Nuts and seeds (19 tests): Almond, Brazilnut, Cashewnut, Coconut, Flax seed, Hazelnut, Macadamia nut, Peanut, Pecan nut, Pine nut, Pignoli, Pistachio nut, Poppy seed, Pumpkin seed, Rapeseed, Sesame, Sunflower seed, Tigernut, Walnut Spices (25 tests): Allspice, Bay leaf, Caraway, Cardamom, Catmint, Cinnamon, Clove, Common sage, Common thyme, Coriander seed, Cumin, Curry powder, Dill, Ginger, Lemon balm, Liquorice, Nutmeg, Parsley, Pepper (black), Peppermint, Rosemary, Summer savory, Sweet basil, Tarragon, Vanilla Starchy Vegetables (11 tests): Mung beans, Green bean, Broad bean, Carrot, Chickpea, Lentil, Green pea, Potato, Pumpkin, Red kidney bean, White bean Vegetables (46 tests): Artichoke, Asparagus, Avocado, Bear's garlic, Beet root, Boletus, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Button mushroom, Cabbage, Capers, Cauliflower, Celery, Chanterelle, Chicory, Chinese cabbage, Cucumber, Dandelion, Eggplant, Fennel, Garlic, Horseradish, Kale, Kelp, Kohlrabi, Leek, Lettuce, Mushroom (shitake), Olive (green), Onion, Oyster mushroom, Red cabbage, Roquette, Sauerkraut, Shallot, Small radish, Soy milk, Spinach, Stinging nettle, Sugar melon, Swede, Tofu, Tomato, Turnip, White radish, Zucchini

Symptoms of food intolerance often include digestive issues such as bloating, gas, diarrhoea, or stomach pain. Other symptoms may include headaches, fatigue, skin rashes, and joint pain.

Food intolerance tests, such as the ones offered at Smart Salem—are generally accurate for identifying IgG-mediated food sensitivities, which can cause delayed digestive and inflammatory symptoms. While not the same as allergy tests (which detect IgE reactions), these tests can be very useful for spotting patterns in chronic symptoms like bloating, fatigue, or skin issues. For best results, it's important to interpret your test with a healthcare professional who can help you implement a safe and effective elimination plan based on the findings.