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Life Sciences => Physiology & Medicine => Topic started by: Conrad on 04/05/2010 18:41:04

Title: Are there any reliable DNA-based allergy tests?
Post by: Conrad 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?

Title: Re: Are there any reliable DNA-based allergy tests?
Post by: RD 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