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Food allergy testing with IgG4 is not recommended

"...food-specific IgG4 does not indicate (imminent) food allergy or intolerance, but rather a physiological response of the immune system after exposition to food components. Therefore, testing of IgG4 to foods is considered as irrelevant for the laboratory work-up of food allergy or intolerance and should not be performed in case of food-related complaints."

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Data shows high intake of omega-6 fatty acids is not advised for cardiovascular health

Research recently published in BMJ (British Medical Journal) examines accumulated data to reveal that advice given by the American Heart Association to increase consumption of omega-6 fatty acids, particularly linolenic acid found in corn, sunflower, safflower, and soybean oils, is misguided for cardiovascular health.

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