5StrandsFood & Environmental Intolerances, Deficiency Test, 998 Items Tested, Includes 4 Tests for Adults & Kids - Food, Environment, Nutrition & Metals Imbalance Test, Results in 5 Days

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.

I researched these types of products and 5Strands offered a comprehensive test that was easy to do. Great value for the money paid!

I'm pretty disappointed in this. The products say it is gonna tell you imbalances in your body. Which means I'm gonna know if my iron is low or Magnesium is low. It doesn't tell you anything like that. Tells you about stuff you MAY come in contact with and nothing about actual levels in your body. Very misleading and the results are pretty much trash. It does tell you stuff to avoid and stuff that shouldn't be a problem but I ordered it to find out the imbalances in my body not stuff I may come in contact with

The test kit came with clear instructions and was easy to use and send back. The results came quickly and were clear.

After years of food issues, a friend suggested this product. I had previously looked into a product by another company but decided to go with this one instead. The other company uses droplets of your blood and you have to be exposed to things within a 30 day period for it to test your intolerance to it. This company uses hair strands and they do all the exposure for you! That is amazing!! No one wants to expose themselves to things they know will hurt them just to do a test. Now you don't have to! I can't wait to see my results. Knowledge is power!!

We ordered these tests for our 83 year old mother with some chronic but moderate health issues looking for some possible insight into causation. I don’t regret the purchase, but the information is overwhelming, sometimes confusing and could be presented more clearly.My suggestions to the company are as follows:1. Format the results differently. All items tested for should be listed. Then, simply highlight the items that tested for levels 1-3 in different colors. That way, your customers could clearly see what they CAN and maybe should not consume. I had to do this independently for our mother to help her see that there are items she can still eat and drink since looking at the results as presented make one think they are intolerant to basically everything.2. Define items most people are not familiar with. It takes HOURS upon hours to look up things like. E 239 Hexamthylene-tetramine, Carboxymethylcellulose, or Sodium orthophenylphenate. The majority of items tested for are listed with scientific names and the general population have no idea what those are. It is a simple fix. For instance, under E 123 Amaranth, simple put in parenthesis (Red food coloring #2).3. Clarify seemingly conflicting results. One example, Alcohol is listed as level three, but beer, gin, red wine (they don’t test for white), tequila, vodka and whiskey are not level 3. I called for clarification, but that didn’t really help. Similarly, shellfish is listed under level 3, but clams, crab, crayfish, lobster, prawns, etc. are not. I find that confusing.We ordered the Deluxe Package and for about $150. It is somewhat interesting, but not something I think we’ll “hang out hat” on. My husband and I have had actual allergy testing done (blood work through our doctor) and found that information more helpful. Keep in mind though those tests are expensive. This is an interesting and reasonably priced option.I do give high marks to the company. They respond to emails quickly and the results arrived in a short time.