Essentials Food Sensitivity Test

This test evaluates your reactivity to 650 common food and non-food items, helping to identify the sources of your sensitivity symptoms.
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  • Feature Icon Hair sample
  • Feature Icon At Home Test
  • Feature Icon 650 key food & drink items tested
  • Feature Icon Results in 3 business days from sample receipt at lab

Understand Your Sensitivities for Better Health

Sensitivities to various substances can disrupt daily life with symptoms like:

  • Digestive discomfort
  • Skin irritations
  • Headaches
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Joint aches

Unlike immediate allergies, sensitivities develop over time due to diet, environment, and lifestyle factors.

Our Essentials Sensitivity Test analyzes your body's response to 650 different food and non-food items, helping you identify triggers. By knowing what provokes symptoms, you can make informed choices to potentially reduce discomfort and enhance your overall health.

What's tested

We analyse your sensitivity reactions to 650 items using a hair strand sample.

✔️ Food & Drink
✔️ Heavy Metals
✔️ Vitamin A-K
✔️ Environmental Sensitivity
✔️ Minerals
✔️ Additives

We test the reactivity levels for 650 items using a hair strand sample. Each item is then classified into one of three reactivity levels:

High Reactivity / Outside Range
These items are most likely to cause sensitivity. They may be contributing to physical symptoms, we recommend a structured elimination diet, followed by gradual reintroduction for these items.

Moderate Reactivity
These items might cause sensitivity. Having multiple moderate reactivity items in one meal might cause symptoms due to their cumulative effect. We recommend after prioritising the high reactivity item elimination diet that you then follow a structured elimination diet, followed by gradual reintroduction to these items also.

No Reactivity / Within Range
These items are safe and fall within the optimal range.

    • We test for the following items

      Oils and Condiments

      • Barbecue sauce
      • Tomato ketchup
      • Vegetable oil
      • Almond oil
      • Olive oil
      • Sesame oil
      • Oyster sauce
      • Peppermint oil
      • Coconut oil

      Dairy and Egg

      • Egg
      • Milk from cows
      • Condensed milk
      • Evaporated milk
      • Sour cream
      • Yogurt
      • Ice cream

      Meat

      • Goose
      • Mutton
      • Venison
      • Chicken
      • Liver-ox
      • Liver-pig
      • Horse
      • Beef
      • Roe-deer
      • Pork
      • Turkey-cock
      • Kangaroo
      • Crocodile

      Seafood and Fish

      • Eel
      • Whitefish
      • Trout-brown
      • Shrimp
      • Herring-red
      • Lobster
      • Mackerel
      • Mussels-general
      • Sardine
      • Plaice
      • Sole
      • Clams
      • Anchovy
      • Crab
      • Shark
      • Barramundi

      Cheese

      • Cheddar
      • Stilton
      • Parmesan
      • Gruyere
      • Halloumi
      • Edam

      Cereals and Grains

      Gluten-containing

      • Barley
      • Freekeh
      • Rye
      • Oats
      • Noodles-wheat
      • Farro
      • Bread-brown
      • Bread-white

      Gluten-free 

      • Oats-gluten-free
      • Taco shells-corn
      • Chickpea flour
      • Garbanzo flour
      • Soya flour
      • Rice-white
      • Millet
      • Hops
      • Amaranth

      Legumes and Pulses

      • Field pea
      • Lima bean
      • Broad bean
      • Scarlet runner bean
      • Kidney bean
      • Fermented black bean
      • Black bean
      • Houmous

      Vegetables

      • Mushroom
      • Potato
      • Capsicum-green
      • Turnip
      • Spinach
      • Artichoke
      • Cauliflower
      • Watercress
      • Garlic
      • Cabbage
      • Head lettuce
      • Cress
      • Carrots
      • Olives-black
      • Radish
      • Swede
      • Tomato
      • Onion
      • Escarole lettuce
      • Rocket
      • Chicory lettuce
      • Portobello mushroom
      • Endive
      • Fennel
      • Beansprout
      • Kohl rabi
      • Yams
      • Plantain
      • Butternut squash
      • Broccoli
      • Zucchini

      Fruit

      • Plum
      • Cranberry
      • Quince
      • Apple
      • Prune
      • Banana
      • Pear
      • Blackberry
      • Date
      • Strawberry
      • Fig
      • Pomegranate
      • Raspberry
      • Cherry
      • Orange
      • Peach
      • Raisin
      • Gooseberry
      • Honeydew melon
      • Water melon
      • Grapes-green
      • Lemon
      • Pineapple
      • Apples-Granny Smith
      • Apples-Jazz
      • Galia melon
      • Guava
      • Carambola
      • Lychee
      • Nectarines
      • Cantaloupe melon
      • Goji berry
      • Grapes-black

      Drinks

      • Cider
      • White wine
      • Tea-black
      • Soya milk
      • Red wine
      • Lager
      • Cola
      • Coffee-black
      • Ale

      Nuts and Seeds

      • Hazelnut
      • Chestnut
      • Coconut
      • Almond
      • Brazil nut
      • Walnut
      • Peanut
      • Poppy seed
      • Pumpkin seed
      • Sesame seed
      • Water chestnut
      • Hemp seed
      • Sunflower seed

      Herbs and Spices

      • Ginger
      • Nutmeg
      • Paprika
      • Sage
      • Salt
      • Mustard

      Vegetables

      • Zucchini
      • Watercress
      • Tomat
      • Swede
      • Rocket
      • Radish
      • Portobello mushroom
      • Onion
      • Olives-black
      • Head lettuce
      • Garlic
      • Escarole lettuce
      • Endive
      • Cress
      • Chicory lettuce
      • Cauliflower
      • Carrots
      • Cabbage
      • Beansprout
      • Artichoke
      • Yams
      • Turnip
      • Spinach
      • Potato
      • Plantain
      • Mushroom
      • Kohl rabi
      • Fennel
      • Capsicum-green
      • Butternut squash
      • Broccoli

      Miscellaneous

      • Monosodium glutamate
      • Milk chocolate
      • Potato chips
      • Vinegar-clear
    • We test for the following items

      Organic compounds

      • Nicotinic acid
      • Nucleic acid
      • Oxalic acid
      • Salicylic acid
      • Omega 3
      • Alpha lipoic acid
      • Ascorbic acid
      • Docosahexaenoic acid
      • Eicosapentaenoic acid
      • Ellagic acid
      • Gallic acid
      • Lignans
      • Lutein
      • Lycopene
      • Mallic acid
      • Omega 6
      • Pyridoxine
      • Zeaxanthin
      • Folate
      • Saponins

      Materials

      • Cotton
      • Synthetic materials
      • Wool

      Trees

      • Maple
      • Apple tree
      • Pear tree
      • Oak
      • Alder
      • Ash
      • Aspen
      • Laburnum
      • Hornbeam
      • Horse chestnut
      • Pine
      • Cherry tree
      • Larch
      • European lime
      • Misteltoe
      • Poplar
      • Plane tree
      • European beech
      • Walnut
      • Betula verrico
      • Japanese cedar
      • Japanese millet
      • Linden tree

      Grasses and Herbs

      • Mugwort
      • Stinging nettle
      • Wild oat
      • Buttercup
      • Velvet grass
      • Tansy ragwort
      • Orchard grass or cocksfoot grass
      • Dandelion
      • Maize
      • Qack grass or couch grass
      • Perennial ryegrass
      • Sweet vernal grass
      • Dock
      • Red fescue
      • Ribwort
      • Wormwood
      • Tall oat grass
      • Kentucky bluegrass
      • Meadow fescue

      Shrubs

      • Blackberry
      • Strawberry
      • Hazel
      • Privet
      • Willow
      • Mangrove

      Miscellaneous

      • Anisakis
      • Horse bot fly
      • Pigeon droppings

      Flowering Plants

      • Aster
      • Chrysanthemum
      • Dahlia
      • Wallflower
      • Scotch heather
      • Hyacinth
      • Clover
      • Lupine
      • Marguerite
      • Narcissus
      • New Belgian Aster
      • Tulip
      • Fireweed/Great willow herb
      • Mulberry

      Insects

      • Mosquito
    • We test for the following items

      Sweeteners

      • Gelatin
      • Maple
      • Sugar
      • Molasses
      • E 1105
      • E 1200
      • E 1201
      • E 1202
      • E 1404
      • E 1410
      • E 1412
      • E 1413
      • E 1414
      • E 1420
      • E 1422
      • E 1440
      • E 1442
      • E 1450
      • E 1505
      • E 1518

      Antioxidants

      • E 301
      • E 302
      • E 304
      • E 306
      • E 307
      • E 308
      • E 309
      • E 310
      • E 311
      • E 312
      • E 315
      • E 316
      • E 320

      Colourings

      • E 100
      • E 101
      • E 102
      • E 104
      • E 110
      • E 120
      • E 122
      • E 123
      • E 124
      • E 127
      • E 128
      • E 129
      • E 131
      • E 132
      • E 133
      • E 140
      • E 141
      • E 142
      • E 150 a
      • E 150 b

      Preservatives

      • E 200
      • E 202
      • E 203
      • E 210
      • E 211
      • E 212
      • E 213
      • E 214
      • E 215
      • E 216
      • E 217

      Emulsifiers

      • E 432
      • E 433
      • E 434
      • E 435
      • E 436
      • E 440
      • E 442
      • E 444
      • E 445
      • E 450
      • E 451
      • E 452
      • E 460
      • E 461
      • E 463
      • E 464
      • E 465
      • E 466
      • E 470 a
      • E 470 b
      • E 471

      Flavour enhancers

      • E 620
      • E 621
      • E 622
      • E 623
      • E 624
      • E 625
      • E 626
      • E 627
      • E 628
      • E 629
      • E 630
      • E 631
      • E 632
      • E 633
      • E 634
      • E 635
      • E 640
      • E 900
      • E 901
      • E 902
      • E 903
      • E 904
      • E 912
      • E 914
      • E 927
      • E 938
    • We test for the following items
      • Aluminium (Al)
      • Argon (A)
      • Barium (Ba)
      • Caesium (Cs)
      • Cerium (Ce)
      • Chromium (Cr)
      • Copper (Cu)
      • Fluorine (F)
      • Gallium (Ga)
      • Gold (Au)
      • Holmium (Ho)
      • Iridium (Ir)
      • Lithium (Li)
      • Mercury (Hg)
      • Nickel (Ni)
      • Platinum (Pt)
      • Rhenium (Re)
      • Rubidium (Rb)
      • Samarium (Sm)
      • Sulphur (S)
      • Selenium (Se)
      • Silver (Ag)
      • Vanadium (V)
      • Bismuth (Bi)
      • Tin (Sn)
      • Zirconium (Zr)
    • We test for the following items
      • Vit. C
      • Vit. E
    • We test for the following items

      Minerals

      • Calcium
      • Chromium
      • Iron
      • Manganese
      • Sodium
      • Copper
      • Silica
      • Phosphorus

      Phyto- and other nutrients

      • Allium
      • Beta-carotene
      • Bio-flavonoids
      • Genistein
      • Inositol

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How does it work?

Activate your test online

Order your test online and activate it using the unique redemption number provided in your activation email.

Take your sample at home

Take your hair sample using our easy to follow instructions. We don't send out a physical kit, our digital sample submission method is environmentally friendly and allow us to reduce our footprint.

Send your sample to our laboratory

Package and send your sample to our fully accredited laboratory using the address within your activation email. Be sure to include the correct postage where applicable.

Receive your results

You will be notified by email as soon as your results are ready, within 3-5 working days from the laboratory receiving your sample. (48 hours if you’ve upgrade to our ‘fast tracked’ service.)

Activate your test online
Take your sample at home
Send your sample to our laboratory
Receive your results

What you receive after testing

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Detailed report with your intolerance ratings

Upon completion of the sample testing, you are provided with a comprehensive intolerance report, offering detailed insights and analysis of your individual intolerances.

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Free elimination diet guide

Explore your dietary patterns with confidence using our complimentary elimination diet guide - developed by registered nutritionists and GP to help you approach your journey responsibly

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Free food reintroduction diary

Keep track of your food journey with your own blank reintroduction diary template - designed to help you record and reflect on your food experiences clearly and conveniently.

Approved by registered doctors and nutritionists

FAQ

Our FAQs for Essentials Food Sensitivity Test

These terms are often confused, but they describe very different reactions in the body:

Food Allergy
• Involves the immune system producing IgE antibodies.
• Reactions are usually immediate (minutes to 2 hours).
• Symptoms can include hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, or even anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening.
• Food allergies can only be confirmed with a blood sample (IgE testing) or a skin prick test performed by a medical professional.

Food Intolerance
• Linked to the immune system producing IgG antibodies.
• Reactions are delayed, often showing up hours or even days later.
• Symptoms are less severe but can include bloating, fatigue, headaches, skin issues, and digestive discomfort.
• IgG intolerance testing can help identify potential trigger foods to guide dietary adjustments.

Food Sensitivity
• A broader term often used for non-allergic, non-IgG responses.
• Can include reactions to foods, drinks, or environmental factors (like pollen, pet dander, or chemicals).
• Symptoms can overlap with intolerances, making them difficult to pinpoint without testing.
• Bioresonance sensitivity testing (hair analysis) provides insights into potential sensitivities and imbalances, supporting wellness choices.

In summary:
• Allergies (IgE) are immediate and can be dangerous.
• Intolerances (IgG) are delayed and affect well-being.
• Sensitivities (often non-food) are broader and may be linked to environmental or lifestyle triggers.

The main difference is in how the tests work and what they measure:

Blood-based intolerance tests (IgG) measure actual antibody levels in your blood, providing a clinical analysis of how your immune system responds to specific foods. They are scientifically validated and give precise insights into delayed food reactions.

Bioresonance sensitivity tests (hair analysis) use a non-invasive method to analyze the energetic frequencies of a hair sample. This approach can highlight a broader range of potential sensitivities — including foods, drinks, and environmental factors — but it is not a medical diagnostic tool.

Many people choose blood testing for a more clinical, science-based assessment, while bioresonance offers a holistic wellness perspective that can complement lifestyle and dietary improvements.

Our tests are ideal for people who experience ongoing symptoms such as bloating, fatigue, headaches, skin issues, or digestive discomfort without a clear cause.

They’re also helpful if you suspect certain foods or environmental factors may be affecting your energy, mood, or overall wellness, but you can’t pinpoint which ones.

Testing provides personalised insights to guide smarter dietary and lifestyle choices.

Our tests are designed to be simple and minimally invasive:

Blood tests
You’ll use a small, single-use lancet to collect a few drops of blood from your fingertip. Most people describe it as a quick pinch that’s over in seconds.

Bioresonance sensitivity tests
These are completely pain-free, requiring only a small hair sample that you can cut at home.

We only need a small sample — around 4 to 5 strands of hair, at least 1 inch long. That’s about the thickness of a pencil lead, so you won’t notice a difference. The hair can come from your head or, if needed, another area of the body. Colored or treated hair is fine.

Blood tests (IgG or IgE)
Suitable for children aged 2 years and older. Under age 2, the immune system is still developing, which may affect test accuracy. Parents should always assist with collection, and consult a pediatrician if their child has existing allergies or health concerns.

Bioresonance sensitivity tests
Safe for children of any age, since only a small hair sample is required and the process is completely non-invasive.

Blood tests (IgG or IgE)
We don’t recommend them during pregnancy or breastfeeding because immune responses and antibody levels can fluctuate, which may affect results. It’s usually best to wait until after this period.

Bioresonance sensitivity tests
These are safe during pregnancy, as they are non-invasive and require only a hair sample. However, always check with your healthcare provider before making significant dietary changes while pregnant.

Allergy (IgE) tests
Certain medications, such as antihistamines, steroids, or immunosuppressants, may impact results. Speak with your doctor before testing.

Intolerance (IgG) tests
Most medications do not affect results, though long-term immunosuppressive therapy or steroids may reduce antibody levels.

Bioresonance sensitivity tests
Medications generally do not affect the analysis, since the test measures hair sample frequencies.

Once we’ve received your sample at our CLIA-certified laboratory, you’ll receive your test results via email in just 3-5 working days.

You’ll receive an easy-to-read report via email, along with guidance and support on your next steps.

Blood-Based Intolerance & Allergy Test Kits
Once your order is confirmed, your kit is shipped via a tracked courier service. Delivery usually takes 2–3 business days. Each kit contains everything you need to collect your blood sample at home, plus a prepaid return envelope to send it straight back to our CLIA certified laboratory.

Bioresonance Sensitivity Tests (Hair Analysis)
With bioresonance tests, there is no physical kit sent out. Instead, you’ll receive a unique digital activation code along with our lab address. Simply place a small hair sample into a grip-seal bag, pop it into a standard envelope, and mail it back using your preferred postal service.

📦 Eco-Friendly:
Our bioresonance process is faster, saves packaging, reduces courier deliveries, and lowers our carbon footprint — making it the most sustainable way to test.

As soon as your sample arrives at our lab, we’ll confirm receipt by email and SMS so you know it’s safely in processing.

Please be aware that different methods of post can take different lead times to arrive. USPS delivery times for addresses within the U.S. vary by shipping service, from overnight with Priority Mail Express, to over 5 days with Parcel Select Ground.

Bioresonance Sensitivity Test (Hair analysis)
Bioresonance testing looks at the energetic frequencies of a hair sample to identify potential imbalances. It does not measure immune antibodies or diagnose allergies. For this reason, a confirmed allergy may not appear in your bioresonance results. You should still avoid allergens identified by a medical professional, regardless of your sensitivity results.

Hair food sensitivity tests, also known as bioresonance sensitivity tests, are designed as a wellness screening tool rather than a medical diagnostic. They analyse energetic responses from a small hair sample to highlight potential imbalances with foods, drinks, and environmental items.

At Check My Body Health, our Food Sensitivity Test is processed in an ISO 9001 accredited laboratory, ensuring consistent quality and reliability. While bioresonance is not medically approved or used in NHS diagnostics, many people find the results provide valuable, affordable insights into possible triggers for symptoms such as bloating, fatigue, and skin irritation.

In summary: hair food sensitivity tests are not a substitute for medical testing, but when carried out in a quality-assured lab, they can offer a cost-effective and trustworthy way to explore potential sensitivities and guide lifestyle changes.

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