HOW FOOD SENSITIVITY AFFECTS DIGESTION
Why Your Gut May React to Everyday Foods
Unlike a food allergy — which triggers a rapid IgE response — food sensitivity involves IgG antibodies and a slower immune mechanism. Symptoms like bloating and cramping can appear hours or even a day after eating, making it very difficult to identify the culprit without testing.
🫃 Bloating & Gas
Persistent bloating after meals — even healthy ones — can indicate that your immune system is reacting to specific foods rather than a general digestive weakness.
😣 Abdominal Cramping
Cramping that doesn't follow a clear dietary pattern is especially hard to self-diagnose. IgG test results give you a structured list of foods worth eliminating first.
💨 Loose Stools & Irregularity
Stool consistency changes linked to food sensitivity tend to resolve during successful elimination periods — though other causes should always be ruled out by a doctor.
🔬 Gut Inflammation
Continuous low-grade immune reactions to foods you eat every day can maintain a state of mild intestinal irritation. Removing reactive foods may help the gut settle and restore a more comfortable baseline.
