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Understanding Your Sensitests Results

Easily understand what your results mean and how to apply them in everyday life. Small, informed changes can make a big difference to how you feel.

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FOOD INTOLERANCES VS FOOD ALLERGIES

Clear, friendly guidance to help you tell the difference—and choose the right next step.

	Food Intolerances	Food Allergies
Cause	Often related to difficulty digesting certain foods (e.g., enzyme deficiencies) or sensitivity to food components. Not immune-mediated	An IgE-mediated immune reaction to specific food proteins. Immune-mediated
Response Time	Symptoms can appear several hours to a couple of days after eating or exposure.	Usually begins within minutes to a few hours after ingestion or exposure.
Severity	Typically uncomfortable but not life-threatening; severity varies by amount consumed.	Can be severe and potentially life-threatening (anaphylaxis) and requires urgent care.
Symptoms	Bloating, gas, cramps, abdominal pain, nausea, heartburn; fatigue, headaches, skin or joint discomfort.	Itching, hives, swelling, wheeze/shortness of breath, vomiting, diarrhoea; in severe cases anaphylaxis.
Diagnosis	Guided elimination and challenge based on results from Sensitests intolerance testing and your symptom history.	Medical evaluation (e.g., IgE blood test, skin-prick test, supervised oral food challenge).

	Food Intolerances	Food Allergies
Management	Follow an elimination plan, then reintroduce with moderation and rotation; consider digestive support where appropriate.	Strict avoidance of the trigger; carry emergency medication as advised (e.g., antihistamines, adrenaline auto-injector).

Results guide

A simple guide on how to read your results

✓ ACTION 1 Avoid (for now)	✓ ACTION 2 Reduce	✓ ACTION 3 Monitor	✓ ACTION 4 Safe Zone
These items trigger the strongest energetic response. Remove them from your diet or environment during your reset period to reduce stress and support balance.	These items show a moderate response. Limit frequency or portion size, rotate alternatives, and observe how symptoms change over 2–4 weeks.	Mild response detected. Keep these items in moderation and pay attention to patterns—timing, quantity, or combinations that affect how you feel.	No notable sensitivity detected. These items can remain in your routine. Keep balanced variety and revisit your plan as your lifestyle evolves.

How to use your results

Turn your Sensitests insights into simple next steps. The guidance below is written in a professional, friendly voice to help you apply changes with confidence.

Food Intolerances Use these steps to reduce discomfort and rebuild balance while keeping meals enjoyable.	Environmental Intolerances
Elimination Phase (6–8 Weeks) Begin by removing all Level 2 and Level 3 reactive foods, along with any known allergens. During this time, focus your meals around items from the gray list and avoid introducing any untested foods. This sets a clear foundation for healing and observation.	Minimise Contact with Level 3 Items These items have shown the highest reactivity. Wherever possible, reduce or avoid exposure to support your overall well-being and symptom relief.
Monitor Your Body’s Response Pay close attention to how you feel throughout the elimination period. Noticing improvements in symptoms can be a strong indication that certain foods were contributing to discomfort.	Evaluate Your Environment Consider potential triggers in your immediate surroundings—such as bedding, upholstery, cleaning products, or outdoor allergens. Identifying these sources can be key to reducing discomfort.
Reintroduction Phase After the elimination phase, gradually reintroduce one food at a time—ideally eating it multiple times over a few days. If symptoms return, don’t worry; simply set that item aside and continue exploring other options.	Make Small, Effective Adjustments Simple habits—like removing shoes at the door, changing clothes after time outdoors, or using gentler cleaning products—can significantly reduce your daily exposure to irritants.
Embrace Variety for Balance Aim to rotate your foods and experiment with different ingredients. This not only keeps meals interesting but also helps prevent the development of new sensitivities through repeated exposure.	Take a Gradual Approach Your results are a valuable guide to better understanding how your body responds to various influences. Focus on steady, manageable changes that contribute to a healthier, more balanced lifestyle.

Using Your Results

Turn your Sensitests insights into simple next steps. The guidance below is written in a professional, friendly voice to help you apply changes with confidence.

Food Intolerances	Environmental Sensitivities
Turn your Sensitests insights into simple next steps. The guidance below is written in a professional, friendly voice to help you apply changes with confidence.	Small switches at home and outdoors can lower daily exposure and make a noticeable difference.
Reset Phase (6–8 weeks) Remove highly reactive foods identified in your report. Build meals from your neutral list while you allow your system to settle.	Prioritise High-Impact Triggers Start with the most reactive items in your report. Aim to reduce contact as much as possible while you assess changes.
Track How You Feel Notice changes in digestion, energy, skin, and mood. Improvements suggest the removed foods were contributing to symptoms.	Check Your Surroundings Review common sources like bedding, cleaning products, furniture, or outdoor spaces. Swap to gentler options where possible.
Reintroduce Gradually Bring items back one at a time, a few times per week. If symptoms return, pause and move to the next item.	Reduce Exposure Simple switches—ventilation, shoe-off areas, fragrance-free products—often make a meaningful difference.
Keep Variety Rotate foods and explore alternatives to minimise sensitivities while keeping your menu interesting and balanced.	Go Steady Your results are a guide, not a race. Take small steps, measure progress, and adjust as your comfort improves.
*Tip: Pair changes with simple habits—hydration, regular meals, and sleep—to support a steady reset.*	*Reminder: If you have a diagnosed allergy, follow your clinician’s advice first. Sensitests supports, not replaces, medical guidance.*

If you or your pet already have a confirmed allergy, it may not appear as reactive in your Sensitest results. This does not dispute the presence of a food allergy—it simply indicates that no intolerance was detected for that item. Allergies and intolerances are separate responses, so it’s possible to have an allergy without showing sensitivity on this test. If an allergen you’re aware of doesn’t appear as reactive, continue to avoid it as advised by your healthcare or veterinary professional.

Even “Natural” Raw Foods Can Affect Digestive Balance

Raw diets can feel like the purest way to feed your pet — rich meats, fruits, or vegetables straight from nature. But even the healthiest ingredients can sometimes challenge your pet’s digestion. Their system may not always break down certain raw components effectively, leading to discomfort over time.

You might notice subtle signs like itching, loose stools, or digestive upset without realizing raw food could be the cause. These reactions often come and go, making them hard to trace.

The Sensitests Raw Food Intolerance Test helps uncover those hidden sensitivities. It analyzes over 150 raw food ingredients, including proteins, fruits, vegetables, dairy, and additives. With just a small hair sample sent from home, you’ll receive a detailed report highlighting which ingredients may not sit well with your pet.

Armed with these insights, you can make better choices, reduce discomfort, and build a feeding plan that truly supports your pet’s long-term well-being. No more trial and error—just clear guidance for happier, healthier meals.

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