Food Intolerance or Food Allergy?

The terms “food allergy” and “food intolerance” are sometimes used interchangeably, but are in fact quite different.  While a person might declare that he or she is allergic to a particular food, in some cases they are actually referring to food intolerance rather than an allergy – a condition which, while unpleasant, may not be quite as [...]

What is a Food Intolerance? And Why it’s Important to Know if You have a Food Intolerance …

A food intolerance is an abnormal reaction in the digestive system to a specific food or food group. A food intolerance can be painful and inconvenient. Food intolerance symptoms can include: Bloating Stomach and abdominal pain Diarrhea Constipation Excessive Gas/wind Vomiting Stomach cramps Indigestion Fatigue Strong headaches Weight gain In medical language, type III lgG [...]

Why We Do What We Do at ImuPro

At ImuPro, we’ve developed extremely accurate tests for people experiencing the symptoms of food intolerances and food allergies. The symptoms range from bloating to stomach pain and from indigestion to fatigue. In many cases, food allergies and intolerances also lead to weight gain. And weight gain leads to additional medical issues like diabetes, high blood [...]

Do I have a Gluten (Wheat) Intolerance?

What is a gluten-wheat intolerance? Gluten is the general name for the storage of proteins found in wheat, oats, rye, and barley. It is the substance that gives the rubber, elastic texture in bread.  It helps glue the bread and cakes together so they don’t crumble. What are the possible symptoms of a gluten-wheat intolerance? [...]

GP impressed by comprehensive nature of Imupro Test

I was delighted to receive my results from Imupro recently. I was very impressed by the comprehensive nature of the analysis. As a practicing G.P. ordering pathology tests all the time, one expects a brief set of figures with very little in the way of discussion. This is not the case however with Imupro. The [...]

Food Intolerance and Food Allergy Testing

Imupro are pleased to announce the launch of their new Food Intolerance and Food Allergy Testing Blog. Did you know that approximately 45% of people have an intolerance to a food or additive, and the majority of those people are unaware that an intolerance exists? Many of these people suffer with chronic symptoms that could [...]