What is MRT testing?
Mediator Release Testing (MRT) is a specialized blood test designed to identify food sensitivities, which are often mistaken for food allergies. Unlike food allergies, which trigger an immediate immune response (IgE-mediated) that can cause severe reactions like swelling, hives, or anaphylaxis, food sensitivities involve delayed immune responses. These reactions can take hours or even days to manifest and are commonly associated with chronic symptoms such as gastrointestinal issues, fatigue, skin problems, difficulties with attention and focus, unexplained weight fluctuations, and immune system imbalances.
MRT is unique because it measures your body’s inflammatory response to over 170 different foods and chemicals. Unlike other tests, such as IgG antibody tests, which may not reliably correlate with symptoms, MRT captures both the immediate and long-term immune responses. With a high sensitivity of 94.5% and specificity of 91.7%, MRT offers a more accurate and reliable way to identify food sensitivities, allowing you to make informed and personalized dietary changes that can reduce inflammation and improve overall health.
Who is a Candidate?
MRT is ideal for individuals struggling with chronic, unexplained symptoms that may be linked to food sensitivities. These include:
- Digestive issues such as bloating, diarrhea, or constipation.
- Skin conditions like eczema, acne, or rashes.
- Migraines or chronic headaches.
- Persistent fatigue or brain fog.
- Joint pain, muscle aches, or inflammation.
- Mood disturbances including anxiety, depression, or irritability.
- If conventional treatments have failed to resolve your symptoms or you suspect that your diet may be contributing to your discomfort, MRT could provide the answers you need. By uncovering your unique food triggers, MRT allows you to make targeted dietary adjustments to address the root causes of your symptoms and regain control of your health and well-being.
What Can I Expect?
MRT testing is a simple, non-invasive way to identify your body’s food sensitivities. A blood sample is taken by the nurses at Loop Wellness Clinic and sent to a specialized lab, where it is analyzed to see how your body reacts to over 170 foods and chemicals. The results are returned in a color-coded chart, showing which foods are low, moderate, or high triggers for you.
Loop Wellness Clinics’ Integrative and Functional Nutrition Practitioner will assist you in interpreting these results and guiding you through the LEAP (Lifestyle Eating and Performance) protocol, a tailored elimination diet. The LEAP diet is designed to reduce inflammation and restore balance in your body. Most people experience significant improvements, with 90% of patients seeing at least a 50% reduction in symptoms within just 10 days. Benefits often include better digestion, clearer skin, increased energy levels, and an overall improvement in mood and focus. The diet also provides a sustainable approach to enjoying food while avoiding specific triggers.
If you’re ready to take control of your health and address food sensitivities at their core, MRT testing and the LEAP diet can give you the clarity and guidance you need. Contact Loop Wellness Clinic today to begin your journey toward lasting relief and improved well-being.
Mediator Release Test Reviews
I came to Loop Wellness on the recommendation of a friend, and I’m so glad I did. I worked with Alison on the Mediator Response Testing (MRT) and Leap Diet and it’s been a truly life changing experience. I am about one year post radiation for breast cancer and I’d been dealing with all sorts of inflammation issues. The process of working with Alison, and the whole team at Loop, has been really wonderful. I’ve learnt so much along the way, and feel that the guidance offered has been absolutely perfect. Alison made me feel so welcome and supported, and she was always available if I had questions in between appointments. I’m feeling so much better since I embarked on this journey, and I have Alison and Loop Wellness to thank for that! I live a significant distance from Leesburg, but I can’t tell you how many people I’ve told about Loop, and assured them that it’s well worth the drive! Thank you for everything!!
After turning 55 and experiencing some health issues I made the decision to prioritize my health. I have always been a healthy eater and exercise regularly but not with the results I had hoped. In working with the team at Loop Wellness I have a much better understanding of how my body works. For years I had felt some sort of pain in my body, fatigue and often digestive issues. I thought it was part of getting older. Then I heard that some of my issues can often be attributed to food sensitivities. I decided to try the MRT food sensitivity test. I was shocked by the results. Foods that I thought were good for me were actually causing my discomfort. I worked with Ali to develop a personalized elimination diet based on my test results, I experienced a noticeable improvement in my digestion and how much better my body felt overall. It is a life changing experience. I have more energy, less pain and feel more in control of my well-being. I have recommended the MRT test to my family and many of my friends.
I have been a patient at Loop Wellness for several years now and saw an announcement in the spring of 2024, that Loop was going to begin offering personalized wellness nutrition services. While I do consider myself a skeptic when it comes to certain things, the 8-week program with Nurse Alison (Ali) Burton has been a life changing experience. I started this program during January of this year (one of the most hectic times workwise for me) and just finished up my last consultation last week. I never thought that having your blood analyzed and seeing what certain foods could trigger would be this eye-opening. Seeing my acid-reflux disappear as well as the constant headaches I would suffer from subside, have made daily life so much better. Going forward I am going to continue to either stay away from my high triggers or at least eat them in moderation. I highly recommend anyone who is on the fence about this program to take the leap. Nurse Ali is also so easy to talk to and made this such an educational experience
I have been a patient at Loop Wellness for several years now. My experience includes both hormone therapy and weight loss therapy. Approaching and going through menopause I was not feeling myself and Monica and her amazing staff helped me through this challenging time. They spend the time to really talk through your lab results, needs, pricing and concerns. I receive follow up emails after every visit, asking how I am doing and initiating conversations, even outside my appointment times. Extremely professional, kind, clear about what to expect and available to discuss any matters or questions that arise. I highly recommend the services provided and have several friends now that also see Monica on a regular basis for hormone therapy and or weight loss services.
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