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What tests are available?

YorkTest Laboratories was set up in 1982 and has designed, developed and manufactured their food - specific IgG enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test since 1998.

Lorisian results and test methods are overseen by our Medical and Scientific Directors.

Lorisian offers 4 tests that offer different numbers of ingredients tested:

Lorisian | 50 Analyses your IgG antibody reaction to 50 food ingredients



Lorisian | 150 plus Analyses your IgG antibody reaction to more than 150 food ingredients

Lorisian, via its parent company YorkTest, specialises in offering

laboratory tests that measure food specific IgG antibodies –

known as food intolerances.

Market leaders for over 30 years

Who are Lorisian?

There is a lot of confusion about the terms food intolerance and food allergy, and the differences betweenthem. Many people think they have a food allergy when their symptoms can sometimes indicate food intolerance instead. Up to 45% of the population suffer from food intolerance* which, whilst not life threatening, can have a negative impact on many aspects of daily life.

When foods and drinks are digested the proteins within them are broken down into smaller fragments foreasy absorption into the body. Larger fragments can pass through without breaking down, and sometimesthe body reacts to them as invaders, attacking them using antibodies called Immunoglobulin (IgG). This cancause inflammation and a wide range of symptoms including headaches, digestive problems, IBS, bloating,itchy skin, joint pain, weight gain and low mood to name a few. *According to the leading medical charity Allergy UK

How do Lorisian food intolerance tests work?

What are food intolerances?

First of all a few drops of blood are taken using our simple finger prick blood collection wick system. Because the finger prick system is so easy to use, the sample can be taken anywhere – at your premises, at the clients’ home, at the gym etc.

The sample is then posted back to our laboratory (in a pre-paid envelope), tested and analysed for IgG antibody reactions to more than 150 food and drink ingredients.

Clear colour coded test results and support pack are delivered back to you that explain your clients’ foodand drink intolerances. This allows you to discuss in detail recommended dietary and nutritional changes - a fast track to an elimination diet that optimises health and wellbeing.

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| Hospital standard laboratory tests

| Over 30 years’ experience with scientific recommendations

| Four Lorisian tests available

| Fast turnaround of results

| Nutritional support optional

| Competitively priced

| Training

| Dedicated account manager

What are the benefits to your business?

Training

High Quality Client Information and Promotional Materials

Lorisian provides training to all our partners including how tospot the signs and the symptoms your customers show whichmay indicate they would benefit from a food intolerance test.

What sets Lorisian apart from the competition?

There are no international standards available for tests that measure food-specific IgG antibodies. The onlyway that a particular food specific IgG test can be shown to be valid is by carrying out clinical trials.

Our food-specific IgG method has had more scientific papers published about its performance than anyother food intolerance test on the market.

The studies include two independent randomised controlled trials; including a unique trial in IBS. In additionthe largest study of its kind, commissioned by the UK medical charity Allergy UK, with over 5,000 participants,76% of which reported moderate to high benefit in their chronic ill health symptoms after using the service.This means that we can make claims about test accuracy and effectiveness using substantive evidence; something that other suppliers cannot do; there are many tests and programmes that are offeredthat do not have any published data available to show how they perform.

False positive results remain the biggest challenge for test providers. We use a proprietary formulation duringthe ELISA (enzyme linked immunosorbent assay) test manufacturing process in order to block non-specific binding (false positive results).

We can therefore provide the maximum benefit and support for your customers by accurately advising minimal dietary changes. We have data sets supporting a reproducibility of greater than 98%. This isachieved by using consistent and controlled manufacturing processes and operating procedures.

Reproducibility performance is supported with regular routine quality control checks and includes ELISAplate to plate checks and sample to sample data. Sample stability claims are also supported.

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Support Pack

including daily food diary

It’s so simple to take the test.

Read through the instructions carefully and return your blood sample using the envelope provided. You will receive laboratory

analysed test results which will clearly indicate your reactive ingredients and tell you what to avoid from your diet. The Food

Intolerance Test allows you to take action and monitor your progress.

Die Durchführung des Tests ist sehr einfach.

Lesen Sie die Anweisungen aufmerksam durch und senden Sie Ihre Blutprobe mit dem beigefügten Umschlag (ausreichend

frankiert) an uns zurück. Sie werden danach schnellstens Ihre Laborergebnisse erhalten. Diese werden die für Sie problematischen

Nahrungsmittel aufzeigen, die in Ihrem Speiseplan zu vermeiden sind. Unser Test erlaubt es Ihnen gezielt etwas gegen Ihre

Nahrungsmittelunverträglichkeit zu unternehmen und den Erfolg zu überachen.

Es un test muy facil de administrar.

Lea atentamente las instrucciones y devuelva su muestra de sangre utilizando

el sobre adjunto. Usted recibirá los resultados de las pruebas analizada por

el laboratorio, que claramente le indicarán cuales son los ingredientes que son

reactivos y cuales debe evitar en su dieta. El Test de Intolerancia Alimentaria

le permite tomar medidas y supervisar su progreso.

C'est si simple de faire le test.

Lisez attentivement les instructions et retournez votre échantillon de sang

en utilisant l'enveloppe fournie (n'oubliez pas d`affranchir s.v.p.).

Vous recevrez les résultats de laboratoirequi indiquent clairement votres

ingrédients réactifs et quivous disent ce qu'il faut éviter à partir de votre

régime alimentaire. Le testd'intolérance alimentaire vous permet de

prendre des mesures et desuivre vos progrès.

Food IntoleranceTest 50

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GrainsBarley • • • Corn (Maize) • • • Gliadin (Gluten) • • • Oat • • • Rice • • • Rye • • • Wheat • • • DairyCows Milk • • •MeatsBeef • • • Chicken • • • Duck • • • Lamb • • • Pork • • • Turkey • • • FishCrustacean Mix • • •Mollusc Mix • • •Oily Fish Mix • • • Plaice & Sole • • • Salmon & Trout • • • Tuna • • • White Fish Mix • • • VegetablesAsparagus • • • Avocado • • • Carrot • • • Celery • • • Cucumber • • •Haricot Bean • • • Kidney Bean • • •Legume Mix • • •Lentils • • • Lettuce • • • Mushroom • • • Mustard Mix • • • Onion • • • Pea • • • Peppers & Paprika • • • Potato • • • Soya Bean • • •Spinach • • •String Bean • • •FruitsApple • • •Apricot • • •

Banana • • • Berry Mix • • •Blackberry • • • Blackcurrant • • • Citrus Mix • • •Grape • • • Kiwi • • • Lemon • • • Lime • • • Melon Mix • • • Olive • • • Orange • • • Peach • • • Pear • • • Pineapple • • • Plum • • • Raspberry • • • Strawberry • • • Tomato • • • NutsAlmond • • • Brazil Nut • • • Cashew Nut • • • Coconut • • • Hazelnut • • •Nut Mix • • •Peanut • • • Walnut • • • Spices/HerbsChilli Pepper • • • Herb Mix • • • Garlic • • • Ginger • • • Mint Mix • • • Parsley • • Sesame Seed • • Spice Mix • • •Vanilla • • OthersCocoa Bean • • • Coffee • • • Egg White • • • Egg Yolk • • • Hops • • • Sunflower Seed • • • Tea • • • Yeast (Brewers & Bakers) • • •

Food Intolerance Tests

• Crustacean Mix (Crab, Lobster, Prawn/Shrimp) • Mollusc Mix (Mussel, Oyster & Scallop) • Oily Fish Mix(Herring & Mackerel) • White Fish Mix (Cod & Haddock) • Legume Mix (Haricot Bean, Pea, Peanut & SoyaBean) • Mustard Mix (Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage & Cauliflower) • Peppers (Capsicum) • BerryMix (Blackberry, Raspberry & Strawberry) • Citrus Mix (Grapefruit, Orange, Lemon & Lime) • Melon Mix(Watermelon, Honeydew & Cantaloupe) • Nut Mix (Almond, Brazil, Cashew & Hazelnut) • Herb Mix(Coriander, Cumin & Dill) • Mint Mix (Mint, Sage, Basil & Thyme) • Spice Mix (Chilli Pepper, Garlic & Ginger)

Foods Tested 50 75 100 Foods Tested 50 75 100

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Many symptoms can be linked to food intoleranceand they include...

| Abdominal Pain

| Aches and Pains

| Acne

| Bloating

| Constipation

| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

| Diarrhoea

| Dizziness

| Eczema

| Fatigue

| Irritable Bowel Syndrome

| Itching

| Fluid Retention

| Headaches

| Hyperactivity

| Migraine Nausea

| Rashes

| Rhinitis

| Sinusitis

| Stomach Cramps

| Tension

| Tiredness

| Uritcaria

| Weight Loss/Weight Gain

| Wheezing

Lorisian will provide you with all the marketing and promotional materials youneed to inform your clients and potentialclients of the benefits of identifying their food intolerances with clear and compelling reasons to do the test.


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Main Medical Condition Reported % of People Who ReportedModerate to High Benefit

Gastro-Intestinal e.g. IBS, Bloating etc

Respiratory e.g. Asthma, Breathing Difficulties, Rhinitis

Neurological e.g. Migraine, Headaches

Dermatological e.g. Eczema, Acne, Psoriasis

Musculo-Skeletal e.g. Arthritis, Rheumatism

Psychological e.g. Depression, ADHD, Panic Attacks

Others e.g. Lethargy, General Feeling of Malaise

80%72%78%76%64%81%79%

An Independent Customer Survey conducted by The University of York (2007), carried out on 5,286 people - the results were then divided into patient groups and the findings are summarised here.

The Lorisian Business Opportunity

The results speak for themselves ……

Lorisian food intolerance tests have been developed to meet the needs of the growing food intolerancemarket and offer highly attractive margin opportunity for our partners. We can help you optimise the diet,health and wellbeing of your clients.

Contact your dedicated Account Manager to further discuss how Lorisian could benefit your business.

Constant Specialist Help and Advice

Lorisian provides a full helpdesk and account management service for our partners, providing highly responsive expert support and advice by phone or email.

UK: +44 (0)1904 428 550ROI: +353 (0)1 20 22 [email protected]@lorisian.comwww.lorisian.comwww.lorisian.ie


Do you recognise the symptoms of food intolerance among your clients?

On average people who suffer from food intolerancesusually have between 4 and 8 trigger foods. Symptoms offood intolerance can take up to 72 hours to appear aftereating the trigger food or group of foods. Many peoplesuffer for years, being unable to enjoy a normal work andhome life, unable to lose weight and unable to lead ahealthy and energetic lifestyle. Many don’t know thatthere are easy steps to take to resolve their condition.

Lorisian food intolerance testing could identify their food intolerances and fast track an elimination diet to optimise their healthand wellbeing.

Symptoms of food intolerance

| Abdominal Pain| Aches and Pains| Acne| Bloating| Constipation| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome| Diarrhoea

| Dizziness| Eczema| Fatigue| Irritable Bowel Syndrome| Itching| Fluid Retention| Headaches

| Hyperactivity| Migraine | Nausea| Rashes| Rhinitis| Sinusitis| Stomach Cramps

| Tension| Tiredness| Urticaria| Weight Loss/Weight Gain| Wheezing

Food intolerance is a condition with

a range of symptoms including

gut symptoms, bloating, migraines,

low mood, fatigue and skin problems.


The benefits of testing for food intolerances

Lorisian work closely with many sports and fitness professionals who recognise thepotential effects that food intolerances have on performance – many of whom introduce food intolerance testing right at the start of any fitness or weight lossregime in order to ensure that their client’s diet is at its optimum right from the start.

Lorisian is Europe’s leading provider of scientifically proven food intolerance testing programmes.

Food Intolerances can be the cause of serious medical symptoms but can also have a major impacton how our bodies perform. When our bodies are working hard to achieve a physical goal it makessense to ensure that the food we are eating is working with us – not against us.

Optimising fitness and weight losswith Lorisian Food Intolerance testing

“When I was competing as an amateur boxer along with other competitive sports, I suffered from a

wheat intolerance which literally floored me, but once I’d identified that wheat

was causing the problem - and cut it out of my diet - I was fighting fit again!

Working as a professional trainer, I recommend that all my clients take a Lorisian

food intolerance test before they begin their personal training”

Paul Robb, personal trainer and former amateur boxer. FX Leisure

To find out how Lorisian can help you, your clients and your business to optimise performance - please call us on 01904 428 550

01 20 22 701 ROI

A Lorisian food intolerance test can help you to help your clients optimise their diets to achieve their goals.

Support for Dietary Changes


Lorisian results provide a starting point for an elimination diet which can be carried outonce any serious cause of your clients’ symptoms have been ruled out. You can provide advice to your client about making dietary changes; however, it will be up to theclient to make the changes themselves. You can also provide advice about other productsthat may help their symptoms.

Ideally the client will start by removing all the “reaction” foods from their diet but this may not be practical. They should also try and reduce the intake of their “limit” foods.

If it is too difficult to remove all the foods from the “reaction” list then the client should prioritise first those foods that are easy to remove, and those that are nearest to the top of the list.

The Vitamins and Minerals guide provides important information about the sources of vitamins and minerals that are essential for the diet.

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STEP BY STEP PROCESS

STEP 1

| Carrot| Nut mix

| Corn (maize)| Citrus mix

| Crustacean mix| Potato

Start by reviewing the lists of “reaction” and “borderline”foods with your client.| Remember that the foods are listed in order of reactivity. The ones at the top of the list will have given a stronger reactionthan those lower down the list

STEP 2

Agree with the client which foods are easy for them to remove.In this results example it may be:-

Remember that fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs and spices are often easy to substitute with alternatives.

Client Name:Contact ID:Sample ID:Results Date:

Franz Stritzel 458154201300435014/03/2013

Franz StritzelDr Robert Koch Str 39 99734 Nordhausen

Dear Herr StritzelPlease find enclosed the results of your Lorisian food intolerance test. The test analysed your blood sample for food specific

(IgG) reactions.

AVOID - indicates you have raised IgG antibody levels to these food(s) and you should try to eliminate them completely from

your diet. You may benefit from removing all foods scored AVOID from your diet.LIMIT - indicates you have a borderline reaction to these foods and may or may not benefit by limiting their consumption.

ENJOY - these foods can be eaten without restriction, unless you already know that they cause you a reaction and you have

been avoiding them, in which case you should continue to do so.Please note that this is a food intolerance test and not an allergy test. If you suffer classical allergic (IgE) reactions to any of

these foods please do not eat them. Your test results are complementary to and not a substitute for the best medical help.

The test will not identify all the different types of food sensitivity (such as lactose intolerance), and it is not diagnostic of

coeliac disease. The advice given is not intended to replace any recommendations offered by your GP or healthcare

practitioner, as they will have full details of your medical history.If your chronic symptoms do not improve significantly over the next few weeks we advise you to contact a health

professional. Changes should not be made to children�s diets without first consulting a health professional.

Many people wish to start re-introducing ingredients into their diet following a period of exclusion. This must be done with

care and slowly. Introduce one food or drink ingredient at a time and leave one week between the introduction of that

ingredient and the next. If there are no symptoms after a few days then use that ingredient on a four day rotation to maintain

increased tolerance. If at any time your symptoms start to return or you start to feel ill DO NOT continue with the

re-introduction of that ingredient. We know from our research that the majority of people who alter their diet in accordance with their test results show a

significant improvement in their symptom(s) within three weeks. We hope that you are one of them.Yours sincerely,

Lorisian Customer Care

2013004350

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AVOID LIMIT ENJOY

AVOID LIMIT ENJOY

Egg White

Gluten (Gliadin)

Wheat

Egg Yolk

Nut Mix

Carrot

Cows Milk

Corn (Maize)

Citrus Mix

Potato

Yeast

Crustacean Mix

Tea

Apple / Pear

Beef

Berry Mix

Chicken/Turkey

Cocoa Bean

Coffee

Cucumber

Lamb

Mushroom

Oat

Onion

Peppers(Capsicum)/Paprika

Pork

Rice

Rye

Salmon/Trout

Spice Mix

Tomato

Tuna

White Fish Mix


| Results Example


Franz Stritzel 458154201300435014/03/2013

Franz StritzelDr Robert Koch Str 39 99734 Nordhausen

Dear Herr StritzelPlease find enclosed the results of your Lorisian food intolerance test. The test analysed your blood sample for food specific

(IgG) reactions.

AVOID - indicates you have raised IgG antibody levels to these food(s) and you should try to eliminate them completely from

your diet. You may benefit from removing all foods scored AVOID from your diet.LIMIT - indicates you have a borderline reaction to these foods and may or may not benefit by limiting their consumption.

ENJOY - these foods can be eaten without restriction, unless you already know that they cause you a reaction and you have

been avoiding them, in which case you should continue to do so.Please note that this is a food intolerance test and not an allergy test. If you suffer classical allergic (IgE) reactions to any of

these foods please do not eat them. Your test results are complementary to and not a substitute for the best medical help.

The test will not identify all the different types of food sensitivity (such as lactose intolerance), and it is not diagnostic of

coeliac disease. The advice given is not intended to replace any recommendations offered by your GP or healthcare

practitioner, as they will have full details of your medical history.If your chronic symptoms do not improve significantly over the next few weeks we advise you to contact a health

professional. Changes should not be made to children�s diets without first consulting a health professional.

Many people wish to start re-introducing ingredients into their diet following a period of exclusion. This must be done with

care and slowly. Introduce one food or drink ingredient at a time and leave one week between the introduction of that

ingredient and the next. If there are no symptoms after a few days then use that ingredient on a four day rotation to maintain

increased tolerance. If at any time your symptoms start to return or you start to feel ill DO NOT continue with the

re-introduction of that ingredient. We know from our research that the majority of people who alter their diet in accordance with their test results show a

significant improvement in their symptom(s) within three weeks. We hope that you are one of them.Yours sincerely,

Lorisian Customer Care

2013004350



Franz Stritzel 4581542013004350

Food Intolerance Test 5014/03/2013

AVOID LIMIT ENJOY

AVOID LIMIT ENJOY

Egg White

Gluten (Gliadin)

Wheat

Egg Yolk

Nut Mix

Carrot

Cows Milk

Corn (Maize)

Citrus Mix

Potato

Yeast

Crustacean Mix

Tea

Apple / Pear

Beef

Berry Mix

Chicken/Turkey

Cocoa Bean

Coffee

Cucumber

Lamb

Mushroom

Oat

Onion


Pork

Rice

Rye

Salmon/Trout

Spice Mix

Tomato

Tuna

White Fish Mix


REACTION BORDERLINE ENJOY

REACTION BORDERLINE ENJOY

STEP 3

Identify foods that the client may find harder to remove and substitute.In this results example:-

Remember that these four food groups play a special role in nourishment. Details and alternatives for your client can be found in the enclosed “Guide to Complex Intolerancesand their Alternatives”.

STEP 4

Advise your client to avoid reactive foods and reduce “borderline” foods for at least 3 months and longer if possible.

Remember that many ingredients can be hidden in more complex foods. It only takes a very small amount of a food to trigger an immune response which will prolong inflammation and symptoms.

| Carrot| Nut mix

| Corn (maize)| Citrus mix

| Crustacean mix| Potato

| Wheat / Gluten | Eggs | Cow’s milk | Yeast


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STEP 5

Reintroduction of foods

Warning

Lorisian is a food intolerance test and NOT an allergy test. If your client suffers classical allergic (IgE) reactions to any of these foods then they MUST NOT eat them. The test willnot identify all the different types of food intolerance, for example it will not diagnose lactose intolerance or coeliac disease.

| It is up to your customer to decide when to try and reintroduce foods back into their diet. If they are feeling a lot better and are used to their new diet then they may want to wait longer than 3 months

| When they do reintroduce foods they should introduce them back one at a time and at intervals of at least a week to see whether symptoms return

| Sometimes foods will need to be limited long term otherwise symptoms return

| Sometimes foods can be reintroduced and symptoms do not return

| Sometimes foods can be eaten in small quantities and not cause problems

Remember that each customer and each set of symptoms is unique. With the tools ofknowing which foods are causing a reaction the customer can start to determine for themselves the best balance of removing the foods against the degree of their symptoms.

Guide to Complex Intolerancesand their Alternatives


Wheat / Gluten Intolerance

Gluten is a protein found in foods processed from wheat and related grains. Gluten gives elasticity to dough helping it rise and keep its shape and often gives the final product a chewy texture.

| Gluten is found in wheat, spelt, kamut, rye and barley.

| Oats contain a similar substance to gluten which is not alwaystolerated by those with gluten intolerance.

| Gluten intolerance is different from coeliac disease.

| Those with wheat intolerance should avoid all products containing wheat, not just gluten-free products.

Wheat / gluten are often used to bulk up and thicken processed foods. They are often found in foods such asmeat products, sauces and processed foods. It is important for your client to check labels for ingredients.

Suitable alternatives which may be bought as flour, grain, seeds, meal or flakes include:-

| Rice| Millet| Oats

| Amaranth| Buckwheat| Soya bean

| Corn (maize)| Quinoa | Chickpea

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Other gluten-free products that can be used in baking include:-

| Agar-agar; a thickening and binding agent made from seaweed.

| Guar gum; a polysaccharide thickening agent made from the seeds of the Guar plant which are taken out of their pods and ground into flour.

| Carob flour; the ground kernels of the carob fruit which can be used as a thickening agent.

| Potato flour; this has a high starch concentration and can be used to thickensoups and sauces, and to make dumplings.

Gluten-free and wheat-free foods are readily available in supermarkets and online and can be recommended toyour client.

Removing wheat / gluten: Keeping a balanced diet

Grains provide carbohydrates, B vitamins, calcium and other vitamins. Whole grains are a good source of fibre andare therefore valuable components of a healthy diet. Your client should try using the alternatives mentioned above.It is possible to have a healthy diet without wheat / gluten but fibre and vitamins should be replaced by eating more fruit and vegetables. A vitamin B supplement could be recommended.

Egg IntoleranceIf your client has an intolerance to eggs this means that they need to avoid not only chicken’s eggs but other eggssuch as those from duck, quail and goose too. This is because there are similar proteins in all eggs. There are manyproducts that may contain eggs. These include bread, pancakes, quiches, desserts, sauces, spreads, cakes, mayonnaise, ice cream and meat products. It is really important for the client to read the ingredients labels tocheck that egg is not present. Usually egg is listed as an allergen if present and so it is usually easy to see from the label.

There are alternative names for eggs including:-

There are egg replacements available which act the same way as eggs in thickening and binding.

| Yolk| Albumin| Globulin| Lecithin E322

| Egg-white| Lysozyme E1105| Ovomucoid| Ovoglobulin

| Ovovitellin| Livetin

Removing eggs: Keeping a balanced diet

1 egg equates to about 15% of the daily requirement for protein and so eggs are important particularly for thosethat are vegetarian. Eggs contain vitamins A, B, D and E and also calcium, phosphorous and iron. Other proteinsources need to be eaten if eggs are removed from the diet. These include milk, meat and fish based proteinsand also vegetable proteins such as beans, legumes, nuts and seeds. A vitamin supplement may be recommended.

Milk/dairy intoleranceIf your client has a cows’ milk specific IgG intolerance to milk, their body reacts negatively to dairy proteins. Thisdoes not mean however that they will automatically have the same reaction to sheep or goat’s milk. Lorisian150plus tests for reactions to sheep and goats’ milk as well as cows’ milk to give a fuller understanding of theirreaction to dairy as a whole.

Milk intolerance is different to Lactose Intolerance. If your client has a positive reaction to animal milks, theyshould avoid lactose free milk as well. This is because the reaction involves the milk protein, not the milk sugar(lactose).

As an ingredient, milk is often given other names, it is important to be awareof these, they include:

Replacements for a balanced diet

To ensure a balanced diet is maintained that provides protein, calcium and fat soluble vitamins,your client can supplement their diet with a variety of dairy alternatives. These include:

| Coconut, rice, almond, hemp or oat milk

| Sunflower or olive oil spreads

| Soya or nut based cheese| Yolk| Albumin| Globulin| Lecithin E322

| Egg-white| Lysozyme E1105| Ovomucoid| Ovoglobulin

| Ovovitellin| Livetin

| Lactoglobulin| Lactalbumin

| Casein| Caseinate

| Lactose



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Yeast IntoleranceYeast is a living fungus which is used as an active ingredient in many products especially baked products and alcoholic drinks. Bakers use yeast to make dough rise and brewers use yeast to ferment sugar to alcohol.

Yeast can also be present on foods naturally. They often grow on the skins of berries and soft fruits. If they have ayeast intolerance your client may also react to fungus containing foods such as mushrooms, truffles, bluecheeses and malt. If your client has a positive reaction to yeast they should remove yeast and fungus containing foods from their diet and also cut down on sugary foods which can fuel the growth of natural yeastsin the body such as Candida.

Yeast can be found in Marmite, bread, vinegar, ginger beer, gravy cubes, fermented drinks and some vitamin supplements. All alcoholic drinks depend on yeasts to produce the alcohol; however, distilling and filtering will remove most of the yeast. Spirits such as vodka or gin will have the lowest amount of yeast and champagnemethod wines will also be low in yeast. Beers and wines and ciders will need to be avoided.

Yeast can also be called:-

Removing yeast: Keeping a balanced diet

Yeast is a good source of vitamins including B vitamins that will need to be replaced. Staple foods such as breadcan be replaced with yeast free breads such as pitta breads, flat breads and soda bread.

| Hydrolysed protein | Hydrolysed vegetable protein | Leavening

Frequently Asked Questions


1 | What is the difference between food intolerance and food allergy?

45% of the population suffer from food intolerance which, whilst not life threatening can cause many different symptoms. Digested foods are usually broken down into smaller fragments for easy absorption in thebody. Sometimes larger fragments can pass through into the blood stream, causing the body to react to them asinvaders, attacking them using antibodies called immunoglobulin G (IgG). IgG antibodies to foods are linked to inflammation in the body. Symptoms can be slow to develop and can take hours or days to appear. Food intolerance can be reversible.

Food allergy is very different; it produces reactions very quickly and can be life-threatening. Food allergies are life-long.

2 | My doctor has carried out an allergy test, why don’t theresults correspond to the results of Lorisian?

The Lorisian test measures the delayed food intolerance reactions in the form of IgG antibodies. Allergy testsmeasure the rapid reactions caused by raised IgE antibodies. Therefore the results do not correspond.

3 | What are the most common allergens?Everyone’s “fingerprint” of reactive IgG foods is different and so it is not possible to generalise. The exact foodtypes will be unique to each individual.

4 | Why can’t the Lorisian test be used to test childrenunder the age of 2?

The immune system is not fully developed under the age of 2. Changes in diet at that age must be supervised asthey may leave the child deficient of nutrients. Lorisian can accept samples from children under 2 if they have areferral from a Medical Practitioner.

5 | Why can’t women take the Lorisian test if they are pregnant or breastfeeding?

Optimum nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding is vital for mother and child. To reduce any possible riskto the mother or baby, it is Lorisian protocol not to offer tests or treatments during pregnancy and breastfeeding.In addition the test has not been validated in pregnancy.

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6 | Why can’t the Lorisian test be taken if the client is taking steroids or immunosuppressant medicines?

Steroids and immunosuppressants suppress antibody production. Hence they may give false negative test results. The extent of this depends on the dose taken and the length of time for which the drug is used. The testcan be carried out if steroids are used for greater than 6 months and at a stable dose as the body’s immune response will be “reset” at a lower level than usual and this becomes the “normal” for that person.

7 | Why do you have to wait to take the Lorisian test if you are taking steroids but not if you are taking antihistamines?

Antihistamines do not affect IgG antibody production.

8 | If a client has been eliminating a food already, should it be reintroduced before taking the Lorisian test?

If a client has been excluding foods prior to the test then, even if the client has an obvious reaction to them, theymay not show up as a positive result in the test. We would NEVER recommend that the client introduces any foodback into their diet that they know they react to, or to change their diet prior to taking the test. It may be worththem noting what their typical diet is prior to the test, and after the test ensure they do not add foods to their dietthat they don’t normally eat.

9 | How long should foods be eliminated for?This depends on the severity of symptoms. Normally foods would be eliminated for around 3-6 months; with aparticularly bad reaction this may be for longer and some people have to eliminate their problem foods for manyyears. The vital thing to consider when reintroducing foods that have been excluded from the diet for any significant amount of time is that foods should be reintroduced carefully and in a planned manner. Make sure theclient has plenty of time to do this and is aware to leave at least one week between each food reintroduced andthe next.

10 | Should the client repeat the test after they have changed their diet?

Your client should repeat the test; if they fit the following criteria:

| If they are reacting to any new foods and want to identify and eliminate these from their diet| If they have started to reintroduce food to their diet and are still reacting to them| Regular testing can help you keep a check on reactive foods.

11 | The test shows reactions to foods that have not been eaten. How is this possible?

Some types of proteins are present in more than one food type. In addition many foods contain “hidden” ingredients that may be eaten without realising it.

12 | What should the client do if they crave one of their “Reaction” foods?

Those with food intolerance often crave the foods that they are intolerant to. If they can resist the temptation for afew days then the craving should reduce and they will find it easier to avoid the food in future.

13 | What happens if the client reacts to citrus fruits? Do they need to avoid citric acid?

IgG antibodies can only be formed by reactions to proteins. Citric acid is a chemical and not a protein and so whilethey will need to remove the particular fruit(s) from their diet they will not need to avoid citric acid.

14 | There has been a request to provide another blood sample. Why is this?

Every laboratory test that is processed by Lorisian includes individual checks (quality controls) to ensure that theresults that are provided are reliable. On rare occasions these fail to pass Lorisian’s stringent standards. In thesecases Lorisian has to ask for the client to provide another sample.

15 | What is the sensitivity and specificity of the Lorisian tests?Sensitivity and specificity are measures that show how close a diagnostic test is performing compared with the“True” result. This “True” result is usually determined by a Gold Standard method. For food-specific IgG tests there isNO Gold Standard method. Lorisian have shown that their food-specific IgG tests are effective by carrying out clinical trials.

16 | The test shows the presence of antibodies against yeast. Does it mean that the client has a Candidainfection?

The test is not a test for Candida or Candida antibodies. People who react to yeast are however advised to cutdown on foods that contain yeasts and also foods that can stimulate yeast and Candida overgrowth, such as sugary foods.



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17 | Does a diet to lose weight work based on the IgG results?When your body has an immune response it acts as if it is “under siege” hoarding supplies and carrying weight andfluid. Removing foods that have caused an IgG reaction have been shown in a clinical study to help people to loseweight, feel better and improve body composition.

18 | The Lorisian test is carried out in a laboratory. What accreditations does the laboratory have?

Lorisian has certification from the MHRA (the Medical Health Authority in the UK). The laboratory tests and products meet all the requirements of the European Medical Device and In Vitro Diagnostic Device Directives.

19 | Can those positive to cow’s milk use lactose free milk?No, the lactose is not the problem it is the proteins that are present in cow’s milk that cause the intolerance, theseare still present in lactose free milk. Alternatives such as soya, coconut, almond, hazelnut, rice, or oat milk should be used.

20 | Can those positive to cows’ milk use goats’ or sheep’s milk?

It is possible to react to the proteins in cows’ milk and not those found in goats’ or sheep’s milks. The Lorisian150plus test includes these three ingredients to help give a fuller understanding of reactions to animal milks andhelp make appropriate dietary changes.

21 | Can those intolerant to hen’s eggs eat duck, quail or goose eggs?

It is probably best to avoid all eggs.

22 | Is gluten-free the same as wheat-free? A product can be wheat-free and not gluten-free. A product can be gluten-free and not wheat-free. There are however, products which are both gluten-free and wheat-free. We advise clients to read labels carefully.

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Allergy vs Intolerance45% of the population suffer from food intolerance which, whilst not life threatening can cause many different symptoms. Digested foods are usually broken down into smaller fragments for easy absorption in the body. Sometimes larger fragments can pass through into the blood stream, causing the body to react to them as invaders, attacking them using antibodies called immunoglobulin G (IgG). IgG antibodies to foods are linked to inflammation in the body. Symptoms can be slow to develop and can take hours or days to appear. Food intolerance can be reversible.

Food allergy is very different; it produces reactions veryquickly and can be life-threatening. Food allergies are life-long and are caused by antibody type IgE.

FOOD INTOLERANCE FOOD ALLERGY

Reactions up to 72 hours after eating Immediate reactions (2 hours or less)

Multiple foods can be involved Rarely more than 1 or 2 foods

Any organ system can be effected Primarily skin, airways and digestive system

Very common Trace amounts of foods can cause reactions

Difficult to self-diagnose Caused by raised IgE antibody

Symptoms can clear after avoidance (3-6 months) Lifelong

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Vitamins and MineralsWhen following an elimination diet it is important that clients maintain a balanced nutritious diet. The table below shows appropriate food sourcesfor essential vitamins and minerals.

Vitamin A red/yellow/orange fruit & vegetables, dark green leafy vegetables, dairy products, egg yolk, cod & halibutliver oil, liver – take care! May be high in toxins

D fortified soya milk, skin exposed to sun, dairy products, egg, fortified margarine, herring, mackerel, salmon, oysters, cod & halibut liver oil

E nuts, seeds, wholegrain cereals, vacuum packed wheatgerm, cold pressed vegetable & nut oils, pinenuts, avocados, dairy, eggs, salmon, sardines, tuna

C blackcurrants, broccoli, green peppers, strawberries, watercress, spinach, potatoes, all fruit & vegetables

B1 whole brown rice, potato, whole grain cereals, nuts, pulses, yeast extract, lentils, pork, beef

B2 lentils, green leafy vegetables, soya bean products, cereals, dairy products, eggs, mackerel, meat

B3 lentils, yeast extract, brewer’s yeast, nuts, pulses, dairy products, tuna, salmon, chicken, turkey, lamb, red meats

B5 whole grains, wheatgerm, brewer’s yeast, nuts, pulses, eggs, meat

B6 green leafy vegetables, whole grain cereals, nuts, bananas, avocados, brewer’s yeast, seeds, cheese, egg yolk, meat, fish, herrings, oysters

B12 fortified cereals & soya milk, fermented soya products – tempeh, miso, soya sauce, yeast extract, barley malt syrup, edible seaweed, blackeyed beans, brewer’s yeast, cheese, eggs, oysters, sardines,tuna, shrimp, turkey & chicken, meat, liver

FOLIC ACID green leafy vegetables, whole grain cereals, nuts, brewer’s yeast, mushroom, dates, peanuts, root vegetables, sprouted seeds, blackeyed beans, milk, eggs, liver, kidneys

BIOTIN yeast, mushrooms, brown rice, nuts, brewer’s yeast, cauliflower, cabbage, watermelon, sweetcorn, peas, tomatoes, milk, egg yolk

ESSENTIAL walnuts, seaweed, flaxseed oil, linseed, wheatgerm oil, rapeseed oil, soya beans, tofu, hemp seeds, FATTY ACIDS sunflower seed, evening primrose seed oil, nuts and seeds, oily fish (EFA’S) EPA/DHA supplements

CALCIUM green leafy vegetables, broccoli, soya milk fortified with calcium, nuts, seeds – esp. sesame/tahini, pulses, bread, fortified soya products, whole grains, dairy products esp. low fat yoghurts, tinned fish including bones

MAGNESIUM vegetables, nuts, wholegrain, green leafy vegetables, cocoa powder, wheatgerm, brewer’s yeast, buckwheat, beans, raisins, peas, soya, crab

IRON nuts, seeds, lentils, beans, whole grains, wheatgerm, spinach, pulses, dates, prunes, cocoa, yoghurt, shell fish, red meat, liver, black pudding

ZINC pumpkin seeds, nuts, wholegrains, seeds, wheatgerm, pulses, some vegetables, dairy, egg yolk, oyster, haddock, shrimps, red meats

MANGANESE nuts, wholegrain cereals, pulses, green leafy vegetables, tea, fruit – especially tropical

SELENIUM wholegrain cereals, walnuts, brazil nuts, molasses, mushrooms, cabbage, courgettes, cheese, eggs, cod, oysters, tuna, herring, chicken, beef, liver

CHROMIUM molasses, rice bran, brewer’s yeast, wholegrain products, wheatgerm, green peppers, cornmeal, zapples, mushroom, asparagus, egg yolk, swiss cheese, oysters, chicken, lamb

VITAMINS & FOOD TYPESMINERALS Specific nutrients can be gained from eating the following foods

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Results Pack

Contents of Results Pack

Every person who takes a Lorisian food intolerance test receives a comprehensive results pack which includes the following:

| Explanatory results letter (summary of results are also provided to the Practitioner)

| Personalised colour coded results sheet

| Guidebook

1 | Explanatory results letter

2 | Personalised colour coded results sheet

3 | Guidebook


Results Example 4525452012016947Food Intolerance Test 10018/10/2012

AVOID LIMIT ENJOY AVOID LIMIT ENJOY

WheatGluten (Gliadin)YeastAlmondAppleApricotAsparagusAvocadoBananaBarleyBeefBlackberryBlackcurrantBrazilCarrotCashewCeleryChickenChilli PepperCocoa BeanCoconutCoffeeCoriander/Cumin/DillCorn (Maize)Cows MilkCrustacean MixCucumberDuckEgg WhiteEgg YolkGarlicGingerGrapeHaricot BeanHazelnutHopsKidney BeanKiwiLambLemonLentils

LettuceLimeMelon MixMint MixMollusc MixMushroomMustard MixOatOily Fish MixOliveOnionOrangeParsleyPeaPeachPeanutPearPeppers(Capsicum)/PaprikaPineapplePlaice/SolePlumPorkPotatoRaspberryRiceRyeSalmon/TroutSesame SeedSoya BeanSpinachStrawberryString BeanSunflower SeedTeaTomatoTunaTurkeyVanillaWalnutWhite Fish Mix





Apple / Pear

Beef

Berry Mix

Carrot

Chicken/Turkey

Citrus Mix

Cocoa Bean

Coffee

Corn (Maize)

Cows Milk

Crustacean Mix

Cucumber

Egg White

Egg Yolk

Gluten (Gliadin)

Lamb

Mushroom

Nut Mix

Oat

Onion


Pork

Potato

Rice

Rye

Salmon/Trout

Spice Mix

Tea

Tomato

Tuna

Wheat

White Fish Mix

Yeast





Apple / Pear

Barley

Beef

Berry Mix

Carrot

Chicken/Turkey

Citrus Mix

Cocoa Bean

Coffee

Corn (Maize)

Cows Milk

Crustacean Mix

Cucumber

Egg White

Egg Yolk

Gluten (Gliadin)

Herb Mix

Hops

Lamb

Legume Mix

Melon Mix

Mint Mix

Mushroom

Mustard Mix

Nut Mix

Oat

Oily Fish Mix

Olive

Onion


Pork

Potato

Rice

Rye

Salmon/Trout

Spice Mix

Sunflower Seed

Tea

Tomato

Tuna

Wheat

White Fish Mix

Yeast



Example Results 3325972013003635Food Intolerance Test 15004/03/2013


Cows MilkSalmon/TroutWheatGluten (Gliadin)TunaBeefCashewAgaveAlmondAnise SeedAppleApricotAsparagusAubergineAvocadoBananaBarleyBeetrootBilberryBlackberryBlackcurrantBlueberryBoysenberryBrazilBuckwheatCarobCarrotCeleryChamomileCherryChickenChilli PepperCinnamon/CloveCocoa BeanCoconutCoffeeCola NutCoriander/Cumin/DillCorn (Maize)CranberryCrustacean MixCucumberDandelion/Burdock MixDuckEgg WhiteEgg YolkElderberry/Elderflower MixGarlicGingerGrape (Cabernet Sauvignon)Grape (Chardonnay)Grape (Chenin Blanc)Grape (Concord)Grape (Malbec)Grape (Merlot)Grape (Pinot Gris/Grigio)Grape (Pinot Noir)Grape (Red/White Zinfandel Mix)Grape (Riesling)Grape (Sauvignon Blanc)Grape (Shiraz)GrapefruitGreen Tea

GuaranaHaricot BeanHazelnutHibiscusHopsJuniperKidney BeanKiwiLambLemonLentilsLettuceLimeLycheeMangoMelon MixMilletMint MixMollusc MixMulberryMushroomMustard MixMustard SeedNettleNutmeg/PeppercornOatOily Fish MixOliveOnionOrangePapayaParsleyPeaPeachPeanutPearPeppers(Capsicum)/PaprikaPineapplePlaice/SolePlumPomegranatePorkPotatoRaspberryRhubarbRiceRooibos (Redbush tea)RosehipRyeSesame SeedSoya BeanSpinachStrawberryString BeanSugar CaneSunflower SeedTeaTomatoTurkeyVanillaWalnutWhite Fish MixYeast


Results Example 452545201201694718/10/2012

Results ExampleYork Test Laboratories Ltd, Genesis3 Innovation Way, HeslingtonYORKYO10 5DQUK

Dear Mr Example

Please find enclosed the results of your Lorisian food intolerance test. The test analysed your blood sample for food specific (IgG) reactions.

AVOID - indicates you have raised IgG antibody levels to these food(s) and you should try to eliminate them completely from your diet. You may benefit from removing all foods scored AVOID from your diet.

LIMIT - indicates you have a borderline reaction to these foods and may or may not benefit by limiting their consumption.

ENJOY - these foods can be eaten without restriction, unless you already know that they cause you a reaction and you have been avoiding them, in which case you should continue to do so.

Please note that this is a food intolerance test and not an allergy test. If you suffer classical allergic (IgE) reactions to any of these foods please do not eat them. Your test results are complementary to and not a substitute for the best medical help. The test will not identify all the different types of food sensitivity (such as lactose intolerance), and it is not diagnostic of coeliac disease. The advice given is not intended to replace any recommendations offered by your GP or healthcare practitioner, as they will have full details of your medical history.

If your chronic symptoms do not improve significantly over the next few weeks we advise you to contact a health professional. Changes should not be made to children�s diets without first consulting a health professional.

Many people wish to start re-introducing ingredients into their diet following a period of exclusion. This must be done with care and slowly. Introduce one food or drink ingredient at a time and leave one week between the introduction of that ingredient and the next. If there are no symptoms after a few days then use that ingredient on a four day rotation to maintain increased tolerance. If at any time your symptoms start to return or you start to feel ill DO NOT continue with the re-introduction of that ingredient.

We know from our research that the majority of people who alter their diet in accordance with their test results show a significant improvement in their symptom(s) within three weeks. We hope that you are one of them.

Yours sincerely,

Lorisian Customer Care 2012016947



Support Pack

including daily food diary

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Lorisian Food Intolerance TestingPractitioner Information

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Practitioner with Lorisian.

Lorisian offers a range of home-to-laboratory food intolerance tests to

help you improve the health of your clients.

Benefits to you:

| Hospital standard laboratory tests

| Over 30 years’ experience with scientific recommendations

| Four Lorisian tests available

| Fast turnaround of results

| Nutritional support (optional)

| Competitively priced

| Training and technical support provided

| Dedicated account manager

Benefits to your client:

| Comprehensive colour coded results providing recommendations for a “fast tracked” elimination diet

| Finger prick blood tests – no full blood draw necessary

| 3 out of 4 patients feel better after acting upon the results of their food and drink intolerance tests

| Comprehensive support pack to help your clients make the most of their results

Food Intolerance Tests

Our food intolerance tests offer the most scientific approach available

on the market. The simple finger prick blood test analyses IgG antibody

reactions to food and drink ingredients. The presence of food-specific

IgG antibodies indicates a potential sensitivity to that particular food or

drink ingredient. There is good evidence that your client will benefit by

eliminating the ingredient(s) identified, from their diet.

Lorisian | 150 Lorisian is our complete food and drink intolerance programmewhich tests and analyses IgG antibody reactions to 150 food anddrink ingredients

Lorisian | 100 Analyses your IgG antibody reactions to 100 food ingredients




Lorisian Ltd. Genesis 3, York Science Park, York, YO10 5DQ LOR1700 v2

Lorisian foods tested

Mixes• Berry Mix (Blackberry, Raspberry &

Strawberry) • Citrus Mix (Grapefruit, Orange, Lemon

& Lime) • Crustacean Mix (Crab, Lobster,

Prawn/Shrimp) • Herb Mix (Coriander, Cumin & Dill) • Legume Mix (Haricot Bean, Pea,

Peanut & Soya Bean) • Melon Mix (Watermelon, Honeydew &

Cantaloupe) • Mint Mix (Mint, Sage, Basil & Thyme) •Mollusc Mix (Mussel, Oyster & Scallop) •Mustard Mix (Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts,

Cabbage & Cauliflower • Nut Mix (Almond, Brazil, Cashew &

Hazelnut) • Oily Fish Mix (Herring & Mackerel) • Spice Mix (Chilli Pepper, Garlic & Ginger) • White Fish Mix (Cod & Haddock)

Constant Specialist Help and AdviceLorisian provides a full helpdesk and account management service for our partners, providing highly responsive expert support and advice by phone or email.

UK: +44 (0)1904 428 550ROI: +353 (0)1 20 22 [email protected]

STEP 5

Opportunity for partner to provide further support and guidance and recommend relevant products| Whilst the client is with you this is an opportunity to discuss further any productsthat may be helpful

STEP 3

Blood sample posted back to the Lorisian Laboratory for analysis| The Partner must fill out the customer details form – this includes contact information, and a signature from their client to confirm that the client is happy for Lorisian to carry out the test

| The blood sample and customer details from are placed inside the pre-paid return envelope and put in the post. The Partnermust tick the test (50, 75, 100 or 150) to be taken by the client on the customer details form

STEP 4

Comprehensive results pack returned to partnerfor collection by the client| Partner arranges for the client to return to collect results

| Partner discusses results and recommends any next steps with client

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Results

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TitleGender (M/F)

Name

Address

Telephone

EmailDate of Birth

Symptoms

Where purchased

FOR OFFICE USE ONLYTest Ref No.

SIGNED

DATE

YOUR DETAILS(Please make sure you fill in all the details below to ensure your test is processed)

BEFORE TAKING THE TEST, PLEASE CONFIRM THAT:| The test is for you (or a dependent)| You (or the person doing the test) are over the age of 2| No other medication such as steroids or immunosuppressants are being taken| You are either not excluding any foods from your diet or you understand that this could affect the test results

| You are not pregnant, breast feeding, suffering from any blood borne conditions (such as HIV or Hepatitis)

I agree that all of the above statements are correct, and confirm that Lorisian can carry out the agreed tests

as per my instructions

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Customer Details Form

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