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Enterolab Or Optimum?

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mythreesuns Contributor
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But I don't know which one to go with.

I suspect that gluten may not be my only issue, which makes the Optimum 96-food panel more enticing, but I don't know if it's as sensitive as EnteroLab testing.

Which would you recommend?

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But I don't know which one to go with.

I suspect that gluten may not be my only issue, which makes the Optimum 96-food panel more enticing, but I don't know if it's as sensitive as EnteroLab testing.

Which would you recommend?

What is Optimum 96? I have only heard of Enterolab. Sounds interesting....

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What is Optimum 96? I have only heard of Enterolab. Sounds interesting....

www.optimumhealthresource.com

It requires only a pin-prick, and tells you how sensitive you are to 96 different kinds of foods.

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But I don't know which one to go with.

I suspect that gluten may not be my only issue, which makes the Optimum 96-food panel more enticing, but I don't know if it's as sensitive as EnteroLab testing.

Which would you recommend?

I would go with the enterolab tests. Mainly because the Elisha testing the other lab does didn't pick up my gluten intolerance.

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Optimum sounds like it may be an allergy test. If so, it will not tell you about your food sensitivities. People who are sensitive to gluten are not necessarily allergic to it.

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So then I should go with the most comprehensive EnteroLab testing?

The Optimum site said it tested for 4 levels of intolerance, not just allergy. Is that just semantics? They test for IgGs--is that intolerance? And I didn't find out anything about their level of sensitivity. Like, just how sensitive do you have to be for it to show up on their tests?

I would go with the enterolab tests. Mainly because the Elisha testing the other lab does didn't pick up my gluten intolerance.

So did EnteroLab pick up your intolerance? Or did you just confirm it through diet?

EnteroLab it is! I'll let you know how it goes. :)

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:angry: I used Optimum in June and still do not have my results. Their test enclosure said it could be as long as 6 weeks, and that passed August 1. I would be tolerant of the delay if they would just respond and say that they are experiencing a huge influx of orders now, but I cannot get anyone to answer emails or phone messages. And I am being very polite and professional. Looks like I am going to be forced to go the legal way. Very, very disappointing. Finally diagnosed for Celiac this past January yet would really like to know if I am allergic to any of the other foods I am eating since I am feeling much better but could still see significant improvement.

So, be warned about long delays - if ever seeing a result - and no responses from Optimum.

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