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Are there any reliable DNA-based allergy tests?
« on: 04/05/2010 18:41:04 »
Allergy testing is now offered using DNA in your hair. Is it reliable or is it pseudo science?
« Last Edit: 08/05/2010 16:29:48 by chris »
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Re: Are there any reliable DNA-based allergy tests?
« Reply #1 on: 04/05/2010 19:03:27 »
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Bionetics uses a scanner to diagnose intolerances, claiming it tests ‘the vibrational energy pattern of your hair which represents the energy state of your body’ to diagnose intolerances.

Absolute Tripe.


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Using hair analysis to diagnose food allergies has never been proven
http://www.which.co.uk/advice/the-truth-about-allergy-tests/hair-analysis/index.jsp
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