5Strands Food & Environmental Intolerances, Deficiency Test, 985 Items Tested, Includes 4 Tests - Food Intolerance, Environment Sensitivity, Nutrition & Metals Imbalance Test, Results in 7 Days

I've attached photos of my results since none have been posted on amazon yet and I see a lot of people asking for examples in the product questions. The only info I've removed was the company's info, the date of my results and my personal info. I had 18 pages worth of results so I've shown 4 examples, one from each group of results.I had bought this deluxe kit because I had been showing signs of a reaction off and on for 6 months to 1 year. At 1st it was somewhat rare, but eventually would become more common. I was having hives appear on my lower arms and hands which were extremely itchy and would increase in size within hours and wouldn't fully go away until 2-3 days later. I needed answers because it was starting to effect my work tasks. I got my results about a week and a half after mailing my samples to them. The kit comes with what you would expect, but the return envelope isn't the pre-paid kind so you will need to buy stamps or go to your local mailing services in order to have it mailed.The results will break things down into 3 levels, level 3 is a severe intolerance or deficiency, level 2 is a moderate intolerance or deficiency, a level 1 is a mild intolerance or deficiency. I had seen review complaints that people were seeing multiple of the same intolerance in different levels on their results so I ended up printing off the full list of items that they test for and marking them off color coded and found that none of mine overlapped. There are examples of different types of 1 item (Example: Milk (Almond), Milk (Evaporated) and Milk (Cow)) so maybe people are getting some of those mixed up and thinking that got mixed results? I found that printing off their entire list and color coding it made it easier for me to read and review my results as a whole anyways and I've been using that more then I have the actual results list sent to me unless I'm needing to do a quick search for something specific using the CTRL+F computer feature.I've learned that even though my 1st suspicion was almond milk, I didn't give my elimination test long enough and had a delayed reaction occur which made be believe I hadn't removed my issue. I found out later that an intolerance can occur anywhere from 2 hours to 10 days after having been exposed to them and I was only giving my elimination tests 5-7 days. For now I'm only working with the items in my list I regularly use in my daily life and will remove them as needed if removing almond milk doesn't do the job, but so far my reactions have gone away. I've also started taking Vitamin B1 pills because in my results it shows that I'm -99 so I'm extremely deficient and plan on eating more foods that also help with that.In my results it did show I had both an intolerance and deficiency of Iron. I had wondered if this was an issue with the test somehow and looked at their website's FAQ and found my answer there. Apparently it can mean that my body isn't processing Iron correctly. My body is storing my Iron where it shouldn't (So it shows up as an intolerance/overexposure) and because it's storing it where it shouldn't, my body isn't getting enough of it where it would be beneficial for me (So it shows up as a deficiency). The FAQ didn't cover how I should react to this issue so I'll have to find answers for that elsewhere after I've fully dealt with my main concerns 1st.

I purchased this because I’ve been having multiple health issues for about three years that was finally diagnosed as reactive hypoglycemia and fibromyalgia. I am uninsured so can’t afford to find out what’s wrong with me. This was cheap enough to invest in. It was quite discouraging to find out I have an intolerance to nearly everything in my life, it confirmed a lot of things I suspected. I went through the whole battery of allergy testing and I was told I was allergic to nothing. This confirmed I have intolerances to the things I went and got tested for. There were some things I didn’t feel I had problems with and didn’t want to give up. I approached The results Focusing on the things I had the most intolerance to (level 3). The only change I really made Was cutting out the half-and-half in my coffee. I lost 4 1/2 pounds the first week. I have tried to avoid wheat and added sugar. In less than two months I have lost 16 pounds. My gut feels so much better and I have not had bloating or gas. There were some foods I swore I would never get rid of, I did not feel they were a bother or I could have them in small amounts before I knew the results, but now when I eat them I can feel the pain. Now that I am not in constant pain I see how those food items cause Gastro intestinal distress. The changes, again super small, are so great that it gives the motivation to continue to eliminate foods from my diet And eat foods I can have. I set a goal to eat healthier over a year ago And switched to things like cauliflower and sweet potato instead of my normal foods but it never seem to help. Turns out I’m highly intolerant to those food items I try to be healthier with. The customer service is excellent. I probably talk to the nutritionist for an hour and a half to gain a better understanding of my results. The drawbacks were my test seem to be lost out there and couldn’t be tracked because I bought it off Amazon But once they found it the results were super quick. The chart and app are overwhelming. I wish there were a different organizational system about it so that you could search for An item by name rather than searching the whole list. Overall super impressed with how much this is help me feel better.

Order this twice thinking all the components did not come with the first one. Then figured out that it's complicated or was so much to me that I returned the second one too. did not think it was worth the money for myself.They took both back without question.

This test was worth every penny. It confirmed my 23andme results. I eliminated everything, and my results are immediate. My face is glowing & clear from cystic acne, and my hair is coming in lush. I have more energy and no sickness. I’m throwing away all my allergens. This saves me so much money. I was consuming, and applying products and food that were attacking my immune system. Not anymore. I am beyond happy and I am forever grateful.2/5/2022 ETA: This test isn’t a scam! The results correlated with my 23andMe genetic testing, food allergy & intolerance history, and was backed by my family doctor. I’m so much healthier after doing this test. I recommend it & refer back to it often❤️😀.8/20/2022 ETA: This is a great test and I still refer back to it all the time. It keeps me in shape, and it is helping me age healthy and sexy.12/13/2022 update!!!This test is a life saver and lengthener!!! I recommend it to everyone. The Deluxe kit is a holy grail must have. It coincided with my ancestry health tests that said I had a variant for a blood disorder. I had no idea for over 40 years that I had been eating foods that were making me anemic. The 5Strands testing empowered me to take control of my health and customize my diet and nutrition to my body’s needs. I eliminated all of the triggers & ingredients that were make me sick, nauseated, sluggish, and feeling blah. It has aided me in preserving my youth, longevity, and a trim figure. I love this testing so much I included the Deluxe kit in my Fall 2021 Business Communications class presentation on ‘Growing Your Hair Long’. There is only so much testing that insurance companies allow and doctors will do so this really enables us to uncover answers about the way you feel when all your bloodwork is normal but you feel subpar. It is a investment in your present and future that helps you reach optimal health goals. It is worth its weight in gold.I will be purchasing them as gifts for mom and best friend.

Took my first test in December and made the changes.. Some were very difficult, where others where a breeze..After yrs of being over weight & feeling like dog crap most days..I dropped 20 lbs and inches beyond(forgot to measure)have melted away...Got my HOUR GLASS backThe BIGGEST takeaway for me is .. VARIETY in my wheelhouse of foods is a MUST...Some people might complain that they don't eat what their body's are asking for.. I am here to say it takes work & determination to change what you think you know about your body ..We are constantly changing on all levels so this is a MUST grasp concept..This is my second test & my wheelhouse of food has changed once again...It forces me to grow in knowledge & creations in the kitchen...If you're willing to DO THE WORK the #5StrandsMethodDetox is life changing...