Food Detective Food Intolerance Testing Kit

RE: anybody with no intolerances found
Daniela

Yes my husband had no intolerances found, only the positive control spot was blue.

I had quite a few intolerances found myself and it is true that I have been suffering from itchy rushes for years and he has not had such problems. I believe that skin itchiness is always some kind of allergy reaction while other health problems may develop for various reasons.

The test kit is very user friendly except of the blood collection tube. I don´t even understand why it is included in the kit. Would it not be easier to instruct the user to add a few drops of blood directly to the relevant bottle? We have both done that it this way as the tube really is good for nothing.

I am very pleased with this kit and the results it gave us and would recommend it to anyone. Without this kit I could never identify most of the foods that gave me trouble.

Anybody with NO intolerance found?
Bosi

Just wondering before i buy one, it seems like everyone who tried this test had at least 2 intolerances found, mainly more than 2.

Does that test ALWAYS finds something, also in 'heathy' people (without intolerance/problems)?

Thanks for any answer!

Peak Nutrition Replies:

Peak Nutrition Reply: Hello, indeed, the food intolerance kit will only show an intolerance, so can be used to disprove a possible intolerance as much as confirm a suspicion of one.

Good result
Sally

I found the test easy to do, and have done it now on my husband and children! Mine showed a dairy intolerance and I have now had over 3 months on a non-dairy diet. This diet has had dramatically positive effects: my immune system has improved as I have felt healthier and had no colds. Previous to this I had a cold and felt under par all the time. It's been life changing using the test! Total evangelist!

OMG - I didn't realise...
Dom

...I was intolerant to wheat. Had no idea - explains the wind my wife says! I have been bloated for years but how do you avoid wheat when you love butties and cereal like I do? Guess cutting down is in order instead of cutting out! Knocked a star off for the blood-in-the-tube issue others mention - I did do it but it was a faff - why couldn't they have a larger tube to collect the blood? Anyway - good all round.

Dissappointed
Ann

Despite bleeding all over my kitchen, I failed to get more than a few drops into the vial. In my frustration I tried dropping blood directly into bottle A, and managed to spill some of the result!
I did the test anyway. Despite saying positive test, I don't feel it was, as intolerances I know I have didn't show up (nothing else showed up).

Peak Nutrition Replies:

I am so sorry you did not have a good experience with this product. Getting blood into the tube does seem tricky for some people - there is a definite knack to it! In regards to the results if you avoid the food intolerances you are aware of they will NOT show up in the result since the kit works by detecting the intolerance reacting. If it is not reacting (due to avoidance) then it will not show as an intolerance. If you managed to drip a few drops of blood into the bottle it will have worked and if it indicated a positive test then it has definitely worked and had enough blood to work with. The kit should not really be used to confirm known intolerances unless you are not avoiding the foods that cause them.
On a different note - if you would like to purchase another kit we will do one at cost for you - call us to discuss. Kind regards

Good results
Martie

I was very pleased to receive the test kit fast and well packaged.

I had no problem getting blood to flow for taking the sample, but even a stream of blood had trouble getting into the glass tube, even though I followed the instructions and didn't cover the other end. I managed to fill the tube 2/3 and added a drop of blood to the bottle to compensate and it the test worked.
There were definate results in the control spots that the test worked. It showed definate intolerance to Whole Eggs, Peanuts and Yeast.

The test was very easy to perform and I would recommend it, changing my diet and avoiding foods I am intolerant to, have made a great change to my health.

Excellent value and easy to use
Paul

I found the testing kit very easy to use and very simple. Best thing to do is read through the instructions and watch the video a couple of times before you start. Set everything out and give yourself some peace and quiet for around 45 mins to do the test. I used my thumb on my left hand (as I am right handed) and washed my hands under hot water to get the blood flowing. I had no problem filling the tube, infact I could have filled it 3 times over. The test results showed I have a strong intolerence to eggs and cows milk, so there goes the cheese & fried eggs.

Not sure it worked
Serena

I think this product has the potential to be good however, I really struggled to get any blood in the test tube. After 2 attemps using the needles provided I managed to fill a tiny amount of the tube so I had to use my own needle and stab myself several times to get more blood which I still filled less that half after 5 attempts. By the time I had done this the blood had dried and congealed in the tube and did not mix into the solution and was still solid floating in the bottle after I had poured out the contents into the tray. There was no mention of what to do if you simply cannot fill the tube or that you should do it quickly otherwise it may solidify. I feel the test did not work as a result of this even though the positive circle went blue. Altogether quite disappointing given that it costs so much.

Peak Nutrition Replies:

Hi, we're sorry to hear of your difficulties with the kit - as previous reviewers have found there is a bit of a technique to it. I know that we spoke to you on the phone, and as you did get the positive circle went blue then it does indicate that the kit worked. Many thanks

Quick and easy to use!
Claire

After reading these reviews and not being able to fully fill the blood collection tube thing (only got half in there after 2 attempts!) was worried it wouldn't work. But I am glad to say it did!

After suffering from IBS and ecezma for years I thought I would give it a try. I always assumed it was wheat I was intolerent to (don't ask me why, probably as I eat a lot of bread!) but it turns out I have strong intolerances to cows milk and whole egg with slight intolerances to mushroom(?), durum wheat, yeast and gluten (so maybe I should go easy on the bread!).

This is excellent value for money and I would recommend this to my friends. A lot cheaper than other tests I have seen (over 200 quid!).

So I will now avoid cows milk and egg and cut down on the wheat products. Will let you know how it goes!

unlucky =/
Csaba

I've watched this video twice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ua9cABHjt4
and I've read the instructions. I've even made my own list what's the next step =) The timing also has to be good because I've used a stopwatch. I've used both of the safety lancets (made a strong push on the second one) but I've got negative results.
Maybe I should pushed strong the first one too. But who knows how strong should I push at the first time and it can't be used second time.
Negative results are false because I know I have intolerance with pork. I'd like to know what else caused my migraine.

Peak Nutrition Replies:

Peak Nutrition: Hi, thanks for the reply - however if you have avoided Pork already then it will not show up in the test. Basically, the testing kit tests for enzymes that are only created when you react to an intolerance. If you have avoided those foods then the enzymes won't be there and will not show up in the test. Many thanks

Feel more confused now...
Jess

After reading the reviews and watching the instructional video I was aware that it was difficult to get blood into the test tube. After lots of squeezing and trying to get the blood from my thumb, the results came back very pale and inconclusive. Maybe I don't have any intolerances but I can not say that confidently as I couldn't get much of my blood into the test tube. As Rachel found it is very expensive to re-test and quite frustrating.

Best mothers day gift ever
Denise

my daughter ordered this kit and presented it to me for mothers day!
she knew I had been feeling under the weather, chronically fatigued, always feeling bloated after meals even with small portions. she saw the kit advertised and made an order. We found the kit easy to follow with clear instructions collecting the blood was tricky but we managed, after competetion of the test it turned out I have a strong intollerance to 5 foods wheat, cows milk, egg, gluten, rice and mild intolerance to 7 other food types!! unbelievable,
with that she took me along to Asda to the "Free From" range and allowed me to get some treats! I have dropped the foods I have strong intolerance for and although its only the second day i feel a difference already much lighter, I would recommed this test to anyone who may suspect an intollerance. many thanks to food detective and my daughter Jasmine

Excellent product - quick results
Clare

I have suffered with severe hand eczema for 18 years, and have got to the end of my tether with dermatologists and steroids! I ordered this kit and it came in two days, I couldnt wait to try it out. I had a little trouble with getting blood into the tube but just added a drop of blood to the bottle to counteract this! The results showed that I am badly affected by Cows Milk and Whole Egg, with mild positives to Wheat, Rye and Yeast. I am therefore omitting milk and eggs immediately and will write back in a few weeks time with the results! I only wish this kit had been around years ago!

Peak Nutrition Replies:

Thanks so much for your review - you are duly entered into our draw. However, I was wondering if you could please keep in touch with us over your progress as we'd love to use your story in more detail if possible? Maybe even a photo or two? Anyway, let us know how you get on either way. Many thanks, Peak Nutrition

Excellent!
Suzanna

After reading previous reviews I was a bit worried about getting blood into the tiny tube, however, I filled it quite easily and found rotating movements helpful.
The results showed me 4 strong and 4 mild intolerances, some of them expected and some came as a surprise.
Will definitely re-test in 3 months!

Great - maybe I bleed more easily!
TB

I read the reviews here and people complain about how hard it is to get blood into the tube - can't say I had that problem - it is a tiny tube and one does wonder why it has to be that small but I filled it easily enough. After that it showed I had 3 intolerances - now to work out how to take them out of the diet but hopefully by IBS will be gone forever once done!

Disappointed
Rachel

I also had the same problem as James where the liquid in the bottle barely covered the tray. Plus it was very very hard getting enough blood into the tiny test tube despite using my thumb. I am very disappointed in this product as i had high hopes for getting to the bottom of some of my food intolerances. Unfortunately the high price means i can't really afford to buy another pack and take the test again. I was hoping to be able to reccommend it to some of my friends but definitely won't be doing that now.
Peak Nutrition Replies
I am sorry you had trouble - the test tube is tiny and there is a certain technique - we may do a video and have it on the site actually. Are you saying the test gave negative results and you are sure it was because you could not carry out the test properly? If so, then can I suggest you call us on 0800 612 6394 and we will sort out a replacement at cost price plus shipping in this case. Thanks

good product, hard to acheive good results
James

you may need a few to get a good result. There wasn't enough liquid in my final processing bottle to cover the test areas fully. Despite swishing the liquid around the tray to compensate I got a poor quality result. I'm not bothering with another.

Peak Nutrition Replies:

I am sorry you had trouble getting enough liquid - if you could contact us to explain why we maybe able to help. If it's a case of not getting enough blood we recommend using the thumb rather than the finger. We also have spare lancettes if required too. Many thanks

Excellent
Peter

Excellent home kit that showed I had five different intolerences.This information will allow me to *finally* sort out my problems after eating. A quick tip about the kit..I found using your thumb for the blood sample produces loads more blood than a finger!

Great stuff...
Pharmd309

Showed me I have 2 different intolerances. I have since cut those right down in my diet and the results have been amazing - I don't feel as tired and I am not bloated (or gassy!) anymore. Thanks

I liked this too. I had the s...
Mary

I liked this too. I had the same problem trying to get the blood into the tube but hopefully it works second time. I showed up as having an intolerence to cow's milk, which I had suspected, so I will try and eliminate this from my diet as much as possible and will re-test as suggested in 3 months. The test is easy to use although it appears a little daunting. If you follow the directions you can't go wrong. Would recommend this.

I really like this product. In...
Naomi

I really like this product. Instructions were clear and concise. The only thing I didn't like was trying to get the blood from the little prick on my finger into the tiny tube they provide - I really struggled with that the first time. However, I am now on my 2nd test and it was a lot easier that time so I guess it was just down to experience. However, 1st test did show a wheat intolerance which explained my bloatiness and after cutting down on wheat my second test showed no intolerance anymore - which is good news!