Alternative Medicine Practitioner Services

Food Sensitivity Testing in Greenville, SC

Food Sensitivity Testing at IHP Greenville. Dr. Hendry, DAOM — functional medicine, root-cause diagnostics, personalized care. Call (864) 365-6156.

Food sensitivity testing at Integrative Health Partners uses IgG antibody testing to identify foods that are triggering delayed immune reactions — distinct from IgE-mediated food allergies (immediate anaphylactic reactions). IgG-mediated food sensitivities produce delayed symptoms (4–72 hours after consumption) that make the connection between specific foods and symptoms extremely difficult to identify without testing. Common symptoms driven by unidentified food sensitivities include chronic headaches, joint pain, fatigue, brain fog, bloating, IBS, skin conditions, and sinusitis.

How Food Sensitivity Testing Works

Food sensitivity testing uses a blood sample to measure IgG antibody levels against 96–200+ common foods. Dr. Hendry reviews results in the context of your clinical presentation and implements a structured elimination-reintroduction protocol — removing reactive foods for 4–6 weeks while healing the gut, then systematically reintroducing to confirm true sensitivities. This process is far more reliable than random food elimination without testing guidance.

Conditions Treated with Food Sensitivity Testing

IBS & Gut Issues Leaky Gut Autoimmune Disease Headaches & Migraines Chronic Fatigue Brain Fog

Your First Appointment

Bring a food diary if possible. Describe any foods you already suspect are problematic, any prior allergy or sensitivity testing, and the pattern of your symptoms relative to eating.

Why Dr. Hendry for Food Sensitivity Testing

Dr. Hendry's gut-brain-immune axis expertise allows him to interpret food sensitivity results within the broader context of leaky gut, gut dysbiosis, and systemic inflammation — not in isolation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between food allergy and food sensitivity?

Food allergy (IgE-mediated) produces immediate symptoms (within minutes) and can be severe or life-threatening (anaphylaxis). Food sensitivity (IgG-mediated) produces delayed symptoms (4–72 hours), which are less dramatic but can be chronically debilitating and affect quality of life significantly.

Is IgG food sensitivity testing accurate?

IgG testing has clinical utility when results are interpreted carefully. Elevated IgG may reflect current immune activation against a food OR may reflect a previously resolved sensitivity — Dr. Hendry interprets results in the context of your symptoms and clinical picture.

What happens if multiple foods show up on my test?

Multiple reactors often indicate leaky gut — when the gut barrier is compromised, many foods cross into the bloodstream and trigger immune reactions. The primary intervention is gut healing, not lifelong elimination of all reactive foods.

How long do I need to eliminate reactive foods?

4–6 weeks of strict elimination, followed by systematic reintroduction to confirm which foods are truly symptomatic. After gut healing, many foods that tested reactive can be reintroduced without symptoms.

Does insurance cover food sensitivity testing?

Usually not — it is typically self-pay. Some HSA/FSA plans cover it. Dr. Hendry discusses costs before ordering.

Where is food sensitivity testing in Greenville, SC?

Integrative Health Partners, 319 Wade Hampton Blvd, Ste A, Greenville, SC 29609. Call (864) 365-6156.