Dark Chocolate + Cocoa

If the marker for "Dark Chocolate + Cocoa" is elevated on the Array 10 - Multiple Food Immune Reactivity Screen, it suggests that your immune system may be reacting to dark chocolate or cocoa. This test is designed to identify potential immune responses to various foods, indicating sensitivities or intolerances.

An elevated marker for dark chocolate and cocoa specifically means that your body is producing antibodies in response to these substances. This can be due to various reasons, such as a food sensitivity or intolerance. It's important to differentiate this from a true food allergy, which involves a different immune response and can be more severe.

Food sensitivities or intolerances often result in less severe but still uncomfortable symptoms such as gastrointestinal distress, headaches, skin issues, or fatigue, which may occur hours to days after consuming the offending food.

Treatment typically involves dietary modification, where you may be advised to eliminate or reduce the consumption of dark chocolate and cocoa to see if symptoms improve. It's often recommended to work with a healthcare provider or a dietitian for personalized advice and to ensure your diet remains balanced and nutritious even with the elimination of certain foods.

Keep in mind that food sensitivity tests can sometimes yield false positives or negatives, so it's crucial to interpret these results in the context of your overall health and symptoms, and under the guidance of a healthcare professional. They may suggest further testing or an elimination diet to confirm the sensitivity.