Chicken, cooked

If the marker for "Chicken, cooked" is elevated on the Array 10 - Multiple Food Immune Reactivity Screen, it indicates that your immune system is reacting to proteins found in cooked chicken. This test is designed to detect immune responses, specifically IgG and IgA antibodies, to various foods. The presence of elevated antibodies against cooked chicken suggests that your body is identifying proteins in the chicken as potentially harmful, triggering an immune response.

This kind of immune reactivity can be associated with food sensitivities or intolerances. Unlike food allergies, which are typically immediate and can be severe, food sensitivities or intolerances often lead to delayed and less severe symptoms. These can include digestive issues, headaches, fatigue, skin problems, and joint pain, among others.

Treatment and management usually involve dietary modifications. This could mean reducing or eliminating chicken from your diet for a period of time, and then possibly reintroducing it later to see if symptoms reoccur. It's also important to consider that food sensitivities can be part of a broader issue related to gut health, so strategies aimed at improving gut health may also be beneficial.

It's essential to work with a healthcare professional or a dietitian to interpret the results of this test accurately and to develop a suitable dietary plan. They can help ensure that you still receive a balanced diet if you need to eliminate certain foods and can assist in identifying other potential food sensitivities or health issues.