The Truth About At-Home Food Sensitivity Tests: A Critical Discussion With Melissa Watts, MD

Better Edge : A Northwestern Medicine podcast for physicians

Melissa Watts, MD, an allergist and immunologist, joins the show to discuss at-home food sensitivity tests and their potential drawbacks and limitations. These tests are not based on scientific evidence and are inaccurate, often checking for a memory antibody rather than an allergic antibody. Dr. Watts warns that the use of these tests can lead to harmful effects, including a delay in accurate diagnosis and restrictive diets that can lead to increased anxiety and malnutrition.

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