Gluten (F79) IgG is a specific immunoglobulin G antibody marker used in the immunological assessment of gluten sensitivity and related disorders. This antibody targets a fraction of gluten proteins, primarily found in wheat and related grains, and its presence in the bloodstream can be indicative of an immune response to gluten ingestion. Unlike IgA antibodies, which are more commonly associated with celiac disease, IgG antibodies are not typically specific to celiac but rather suggest a broader gluten sensitivity or intolerance. High levels of Gluten (F79) IgG antibodies may be present in individuals with non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), a condition characterized by gastrointestinal and extraintestinal symptoms related to gluten ingestion, without the autoimmune or allergic mechanisms of celiac disease or wheat allergy. The testing for Gluten (F79) IgG is crucial for distinguishing between these conditions, as the management and dietary modifications differ significantly. Moreover, this marker is valuable in monitoring the immune response in individuals who have already adopted a gluten-free diet, as it helps assess the effectiveness of dietary compliance and changes. However, the interpretation of Gluten (F79) IgG levels should be approached with caution, as elevated levels can also occur in other conditions and even in healthy individuals without gluten-related disorders, thus necessitating a comprehensive clinical assessment alongside serological testing.
What does it mean if your Gluten (F79) IgG result is too high?
Elevated levels of Gluten (F79) IgG antibodies generally indicate that the body's immune system is responding to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. This response is not the same as in celiac disease, which involves a different type of antibody and an autoimmune process. Instead, high levels of Gluten (F79) IgG are often associated with non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS). Individuals with NCGS may experience symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, or even extra-intestinal symptoms such as headaches, joint pain, or fatigue when they consume gluten-containing foods. It's important to note that elevated Gluten (F79) IgG levels can sometimes be found in people without any obvious symptoms or gluten intolerance, so the results should be interpreted in the context of clinical symptoms.
In terms of treatment, the primary approach for managing elevated Gluten (F79) IgG levels, especially when symptomatic for gluten sensitivity, is a gluten-free diet. This involves avoiding all foods that contain gluten, including many types of bread, pasta, cereals, and processed foods unless they are specifically labeled as gluten-free. It's recommended to consult with a dietitian to ensure that the gluten-free diet is well-balanced and nutritionally adequate. In some cases, symptoms might improve within a few weeks of starting a gluten-free diet. However, for some individuals, it may take longer to see a significant change in symptoms and antibody levels. Regular follow-up with healthcare providers and periodic retesting may be necessary to monitor the response to dietary changes and ensure overall health and nutritional adequacy.
All Your Lab Results.
One Simple Dashboard.
Import, Track, and Share Your Lab Results Easily
Import, Track, and Share Your Lab Results
Import lab results from multiple providers, track changes over time, customize your reference ranges, and get clear explanations for each result. Everything is stored securely, exportable in one organized file, and shareable with your doctor—or anyone you choose.
Cancel or upgrade anytime
Laboratories
Bring All Your Lab Results Together — In One Place
We accept reports from any lab, so you can easily collect and organize all your health information in one secure spot.
Pricing Table
Gather Your Lab History — and Finally Make Sense of It
Finally, Your Lab Results Organized and Clear
Personal plans
$79/ year
Advanced Plan
Access your lab reports, explanations, and tracking tools.
- Import lab results from any provider
- Track all results with visual tools
- Customize your reference ranges
- Export your full lab history anytime
- Share results securely with anyone
- Receive 5 reports entered for you
- Cancel or upgrade anytime
$250/ once
Unlimited Account
Pay once, access everything—no monthly fees, no limits.
- Import lab results from any provider
- Track all results with visual tools
- Customize your reference ranges
- Export your full lab history anytime
- Share results securely with anyone
- Receive 10 reports entered for you
- No subscriptions. No extra fees.
$45/ month
Pro Monthly
Designed for professionals managing their clients' lab reports
- Import lab results from any provider
- Track lab results for multiple clients
- Customize reference ranges per client
- Export lab histories and reports
- Begin with first report entered by us
- Cancel or upgrade anytime
About membership
What's included in a Healthmatters membership
Import Lab Results from Any Source
See Your Health Timeline
Understand What Your Results Mean
Visualize Your Results
Data Entry Service for Your Reports
Securely Share With Anyone You Trust
Let Your Lab Results Tell the Full Story
Once your results are in one place, see the bigger picture — track trends over time, compare data side by side, export your full history, and share securely with anyone you trust.
Bring all your results together to compare, track progress, export your history, and share securely.
What Healthmatters Members Are Saying
Frequently asked questions
Healthmatters is a personal health dashboard that helps you organize and understand your lab results. It collects and displays your medical test data from any lab in one secure, easy-to-use platform.
- Individuals who want to track and understand their health over time.
- Health professionals, such as doctors, nutritionists, and wellness coaches, need to manage and interpret lab data for their clients.
With a Healthmatters account, you can:
- Upload lab reports from any lab
- View your data in interactive graphs, tables, and timelines
- Track trends and monitor changes over time
- Customize your reference ranges
- Export and share your full lab history
- Access your results anytime, from any device
Professionals can also analyze client data more efficiently and save time managing lab reports.
Healthmatters.io personal account provides in-depth research on 10000+ biomarkers, including information and suggestions for test panels such as, but not limited to:
- The GI Effects® Comprehensive Stool Profile,
- GI-MAP,
- The NutrEval FMV®,
- The ION Profile,
- Amino Acids Profile,
- Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones (DUTCH),
- Organic Acids Test,
- Organix Comprehensive Profile,
- Toxic Metals,
- Complete Blood Count (CBC),
- Metabolic panel,
- Thyroid panel,
- Lipid Panel,
- Urinalysis,
- And many, many more.
You can combine all test reports inside your Healthmatters account and keep them in one place. It gives you an excellent overview of all your health data. Once you retest, you can add new results and compare them.
If you are still determining whether Healthmatters support your lab results, the rule is that if you can test it, you can upload it to Healthmatters.
We implement proven measures to keep your data safe.
At HealthMatters, we're committed to maintaining the security and confidentiality of your personal information. We've put industry-leading security standards in place to help protect against the loss, misuse, or alteration of the information under our control. We use procedural, physical, and electronic security methods designed to prevent unauthorized people from getting access to this information. Our internal code of conduct adds additional privacy protection. All data is backed up multiple times a day and encrypted using SSL certificates. See our Privacy Policy for more details.