Question 1. Why are delayed food sensitivities so important?

Answer: Delayed food sensitivities are now being associated with chronic diseases such as Irritable bowel (IBS), Crohn's, Migraines, Asthma, Colitis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Click on the following links to view a complete list of Symptoms and Diseases. Back to Questions - at Top ↑

Question 3. Why do some people have delayed food sensitivities and other do not?

Answer: The answer is just like anything that has to do with the body; everyone is completely different. What foods affect one person may have no effect on another, and may also include hereditary & environmental predispositions. We also know that repetitive consumption of the same foods over an extended period of time, may eventually trigger an immune response, where the immune system is so hyper-sensitive it begins to classify these favorite foods as foreign substances and begins to attack the very foods that should be supplying essential nutrients with anti-bodies to form immune complex clusters, which causes chronic disease. The Sage G-Test accurately identifies which foods are causing an immune response, and the Sage Program is designed to eliminate those foods for 6-weeks while the immune system calms down, and then challenge those same foods in a regimented process to see if they are still causing a chronic reaction. Back to Questions - at Top ↑

Question 5. So why are IgE type reactions the only reaction accepted in traditional medicine?

Answer: Allergists and physicians are only trained in the diagnosis of IgE mediated reactions, measured by skin testing or RAST testing. New research has shown that there are 3 other pathways for immune hyper-sensitization. Most delayed food sensitivities involve these 3 other IgG pathways, and are not IgE or histamine reactions. Back to Questions - at Top ↑

Question 7. Why is The Sage G-Test better than other allergy Tests?

Answer: Over 30 years of hands-on practical experience has shown the key to delayed food sensitivity in chronic medical problems is usually an IgG reaction. Most researchers agree that food allergies are the key to chronic inflammation in diseases like Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis.

Sage Medical Laboratory has developed the Sage G-Test to accurately identify which foods related to your diet are causing your reactions. Sage goes the extra step to provide each patient with a host of resources to insure a successful treatment program, like: Accurate Test Results, 4-Day Rotation Diet, MySageChef Consultation, a Diet Diary, and a continuing care program for staying healthy for the rest of your life. Back to Questions - at Top ↑

Question 9. How do you I know that I am allergic to foods or have food sensitivities?

Answer: If you have any symptoms or diseases listed in the section on chronic conditions then you quite possibly do have a chronic disease, which is almost always caused by an allergic response to certain foods. The more symptoms you identify with, the stronger the possibility you probably have delayed food sensitivities. The Sage G-Test will be able to specifically identify those foods causing your chronic symptoms and disease. Everybody's chemistry is unique. The same foods that may cause migraines in one person, could cause IBS in another, and no yet symptoms in someone else. This is why testing for food sensitivities is so important if you are suffering from a chronic disease. Back to Questions - at Top ↑

Question 11. How can I get The Sage G-Test?

Answer: Simply call Sage at 866-846-6628, or click here to apply for more information, and one of our staff will contact you to answer any questions you may have, and get you started. Back to Questions - at Top ↑

Question 13. Do I have to fast or do anything special before I have my blood drawn?

Answer: You need to fast after midnight in order to do our test. You cannot take steroids or antihistamines for three days prior to your blood draw. (If you are taking daily steroids, consult with your health care professional before stopping them.) Back to Questions - at Top ↑

Question 15. Do you have a license to do your test? Who inspects your laboratory?

Answer: We are licensed by CLIA, the regulatory department of the federal government. The State of Florida also inspects our Lab every two years. We are also in compliance with all STARK and HIPPA regulations. We have consistently passed every inspection, and exceed all regulatory requirements.
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Question 17. What Does Sage Test For?

Answer: The Sage G-Test tests for a total of 92 of the most common foods, dyes, and additives in the typical American diet. A list of all these items can be found in the Sage G-Test section of the site. It is Sage's policy to never overstate its antigen count by adding derivatives of primary foods to the total count to make it seem like we test for more foods. (I.E.: Milk - cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, etc..., or: Grapes: raisins, wines, etc...) There's no point in playing games with your health, so if milk is one of your primary reactive foods, then it means to stay away from all forms of milk & dairy. The same goes for every food tested, but you'll get a lot of help from MySage Chef in finding alternative foods, and excellent recipes as you begin the Sage program. Back to Questions - at Top ↑

Question 19. Will I lose weight when I stop eating foods I am sensitive too?

Answer: As an added benefit to feeling better and getting healthier, when the reactive foods are eliminated, most people find they are able to meet their weight goals whether they needed to lose or gain weight. This is because your body is now correctly metabolizing a new diet which is exactly suited for your genetic background. Back to Questions - at Top ↑