The LEAP MRT test identifies food sensitivities that result in cellular mediator release which cause of inflammation within the body. The LEAP protocol is beneficial for medical conditions and symptoms most significantly for IBS with diarrhea, migraine and other chronic headaches, and fibromyalgia and arthralgias.
This test will determine which foods, food families and dyes or colors in our food cause food insensitivities resulting in inflammation in the body. Inflammation can result in:
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Migraine & Other Headaches
- Fibromyalgia
- Heartburn/GERD
- Arthritis
- Joint & Muscle Pain
- Eczema/Hives
- Weight Imbalances
- Autism/ADD/ADHD
- Sinus Problems
The program also shows exciting results for those suffering with Irritable Bowel Disease states: Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis.
MRT is a patented blood test (US Paten numbers 6, 114, 174 & 6,200,815) that quantifies how strongly your immune cells react to the foods and food chemicals tested by measuring intracellular mediator release indirectly. Inflammation that results from this cellular release may come from a variety of cell types including histamine, cytokines, and prostaglandins. The MRT test is INDIVIDUALIZED to each person and results show the triggers in your diet that may be making you sick.
How does the program work? If you are interested in your potential food sensitivities, contact Jodi to come in for an initial consult. This will help determine whether you are a candidate for the program and describe the test protocol in detail.
Blood draws are done at Concentra Urgent Care in Urbandale, Ia. *Young children are not allowed back in blood draw room, please make prior arrangments if necessary.
As a Registered Dietitian, Jodi will meet you to create an individualized diet plan based on test results. This includes menu planning, reading labels, cooking instruction, grocery store tours and teaching you how to change your diet to include true whole foods.
If you struggle with any of these issues and are not local to the Des Moines area, you can still be part of the leap program. Test kits can be mailed directly to you and counseling sessions can be done via SKYPE and phone calls. Don’t let distance stop you from feeling better.
Testimonials
"For over 10 years I've dealt with symptoms of difficulty swallowing, tightness in my throat, hoarseness in my voice, and frequent sinus infections/related illnesses. In 2010, I was diagnosed with Eosinophilic esophagitis. The main description of this disease is that there is inflammation in the esophageal tissue. The inflammation would cause me to have trouble swallowing foods, especially with harder textures. Sometimes I would get to a point where I would choke and be unable to swallow water or even my own saliva.
After getting my LEAP results, I was amazed at how many of my high or moderate reactive foods I would consume in a given day. It explained why all this inflammation was taking place.
I followed the elimination LEAP phase plan very closely, integrating one new item per day. The first few days I didn't notice any differences, but by the 2nd week I had not had a severe episode and felt completely more at ease when eating. It wasn't until near the end of phase 5 that I had a reaction. This was due to straying from the plan with a couple of my reactive foods. I was convinced that this way of life was worth continuing and am thankful I've discovered a way to control my symptoms from now on. I would highly recommend LEAP to anyone!!!"