Comprehensive KBMO Food Sensitivity Test In India
If you have ever wondered why certain meals leave you bloated, foggy, fatigued, or breaking out hours or even days later, you are not imagining it. Food sensitivities are real, common, and notoriously difficult to identify on your own, because the symptoms are delayed, overlapping, and often blamed on stress, age, or IBS. Cutting out random foods rarely fixes the problem, and aggressive elimination diets often miss the actual culprits while removing essential nutrients.
At NutraNourish, we use the KBMO FIT Test (Food Inflammation Test), a clinically validated, multi-pathway food sensitivity panel that goes far beyond standard IgG-only testing. The FIT test measures IgG and IgG immune complexes, complement activation (C3d), and gut permeability markers from a single home-collected blood spot sample, eliminating the false positives that plague single-pathway tests. Results are reviewed by Dr. Menka Gupta and turned into a personalised elimination, rotation, and gut-healing plan, so you stop guessing and start eating with confidence.
Find out exactly which foods are quietly driving your symptoms.
Get the most precise food sensitivity test available, backed by functional medicine, interpreted by Dr. Menka Gupta.
Get To Know Dr Menka
Dr. Menka Gupta* has been practicing functional medicine since 2012 and is the first Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP) in South Asia. She has helped more than 12,000+ patients with complex and chronic health issues related to Digestive disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Chronic fatigue, Thyroid, Autoimmunity, Eczema, Autism. She has more than 25 years of experience in the health and wellness field in London and Singapore.
Dr. Menka Gupta*, MBBS, MSc, FMCP-M
IFM-Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner • 25+ Years Experience
✓ Medically Reviewed •
What is Food Sensitivity?
Food sensitivities cause adverse gastrointestinal responses to certain foods As a result, foods that produce a sensitivity reaction produce symptoms including abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhoea, headaches, fatigue, and skin problems. Unlike an allergic reaction that occurs immediately after eating the food item, sensitivity reactions can take hours or days to occur, making it difficult to pinpoint the offending food without performing a test. Identifying sensitivities through advanced multi-pathway testing (IgG, immune complexes, complement activation, gut permeability) via KBMO/FIT can help you make dietary changes to improve your overall health and reduce any discomfort.
What is a Food Sensitivity Test?
The FIT Test is the most sensitive food test available using patented technology. The multiple pathway approach allows us to measure the whole immune system and looks at not only food sensitivities but also inflammation and gut permeability, all from one test. We also provide best-in-class compliance tools, including a personalized meal plan and a patient app to support. Measuring these multiple pathways enables us to eliminate false positive results commonly associated with IgG-only food sensitivity testing.
Our FIT Tests
What are the various FIT tests that we do?
Four FIT test options powered by KBMO Diagnostics, matched to the depth of food sensitivity insight you need.
FIT 176 plus Gut Barrier Panel
Blood spot sample
The FIT 176 test evaluates sensitivities to 176 foods and additives by measuring IgG and immune complexes. It now includes the Gut Barrier Panel. It is analyzed through a blood spot sample.
FIT 132 plus Gut Barrier Panel
Blood spot sample
The FIT 132 test evaluates sensitivities to 132 foods and additives by measuring IgG and immune complexes. It now includes the Gut Barrier Panel. This is the blood spot version of the test.
FIT 22 by KBMO Diagnostics
Blood spot sample
The FIT 22 test evaluates sensitivities to 22 common foods by measuring IgG and immune complexes. It is analyzed through a blood spot sample.
Gut Barrier Panel by KBMO Diagnostics
Included in FIT 176 & FIT 132
The Gut Barrier Panel helps practitioners differentiate the levels of gut dysfunction, from simple sensitivity to inflammation to more extreme levels of leaky gut. It measures IgG 1-4 /C3d and IgA 1-2 for three important gatekeeper markers. It is included in the FIT 176 and FIT 132 tests.
What is the Meal Plan Add-On?
A customized seven-day meal plan is added to the FIT 132 and FIT 176 tests. Created by our nutrition team, this meal plan is personalized for the patient based on their FIT results and can be accessed through our App along with cross reactivity of foods with details about alternatives and substitutes.
Who Should Take a Food Sensitivity Test?
This test is especially valuable if you fall into any of these groups:
- ✓You experience digestive symptoms (bloating, gas, cramping, constipation, diarrhoea) that come and go without obvious triggers
- ✓You suspect dairy, gluten, eggs, soy, or other common foods are driving your symptoms, but cannot identify which one
- ✓You have been assessed with IBS, but no clear food trigger has been identified
- ✓You have skin conditions such as eczema, acne, psoriasis, hives, or chronic rashes that may be food-driven
- ✓You experience frequent headaches, migraines, or sinus congestion after meals
- ✓ You have unexplained chronic fatigue, brain fog, or poor concentration
- ✓ You experience joint pain, muscle aches, or stiffness that fluctuates with diet
- ✓You have anxiety, mood swings, or depression that may be linked to gut-brain inflammation
- ✓You have an autoimmune condition such as Hashimoto’s, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or psoriasis
- ✓You suspect leaky gut or have been on a long-term restrictive elimination diet without lasting relief
- ✓You experience unexplained weight gain or struggle to lose weight despite a clean diet
- ✓ You have a child with stomach pain, gut discomfort, behavioural changes, or frequent illness that may be food-related (suitable with practitioner guidance)
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You have previously done an IgG-only food sensitivity test and got a long list of positives, but no clear results
Food sensitivities accumulate silently and accelerate chronic illness, so testing is especially important for anyone optimising for long-term health rather than just addressing symptoms.
If you've answered yes to any of these questions, our advanced food sensitivity test may be the answer
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Conditions Addressed
Which Health Issues Does It Help?
- Digestive symptoms: abdominal pain, cramps, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea
- Skin conditions: eczema, psoriasis, acne, rash
- Runny nose and post-nasal drip
- Headaches and migraines
- Fatigue and brain fog
- Joint and muscle pain
- Headaches and migraines
- Fatigue and brain fog
- Joint and muscle pain
Step-by-Step Process
Food Sensitivity Test Procedure
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Purchase the test here or in our clinic
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Take the test in the comfort of your home and simply pass the sample to our courier service.
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Your results are analysed by KBMO Diagnostics, USA
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Get your self-explanatory report via email in 3 weeks. If you want, you can further consult our functional medicine practitioners who are experts in interpreting the FIT test report and will make the program to help improve your health issues.
Program Inclusions
How To Use The FIT Kit
Watch the tutorial video for instructions on how to properly collect a blood sample for the fingerstick kit.
Removing sensitive foods could help you prevent health issues
How To Collect Samples:
Watch the tutorial video for instructions on how to properly collect a blood sample for the fingerstick kit.
Your Kit Includes:
- Fingerstick Collection Instructions
- Bloodspot Card
- Sterile Single-Use Lancets
- Alcohol Prep Pad
- Biohazard Bag
- Patient Requisition Form
- Pre-Stamped DHL Mailing Envelope
- OR a DHL Bag and Pre-Paid Label
Removing sensitive foods could help you prevent health issues
Your Complete Report
What Will A Food Sensitivity Test Tell Me?
The at-home FIT Food Sensitivity Test gives you a complete, multi-pathway view of your food reactions and gut barrier function. Specifically, it tells you:
Together, these results pinpoint not just which foods you should eliminate but how severely your gut and immune system are reacting, and what is driving the sensitivities at a root-cause level. That is the foundation Dr. Menka uses to build your personalised elimination, rotation, and gut-healing plan.
Program Inclusions
What You Get / Kit Inclusions with the FIT Food Sensitivity Test
Why Choose NutraNourish for Your Organic Acid Test?
- Gold-standard KBMO FIT testing We use the KBMO Diagnostics FIT Test, the most precise food sensitivity test available, with patented multi-pathway technology that eliminates the false positives common in IgG-only tests.
- IFM-Certified Functional Medicine expertise: Your results are interpreted by Dr. Menka Gupta, the first Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP) in South Asia, with 25+ years of clinical experience and 5,000+ patients helped.
- 3-in-1 test for food sensitivity, inflammation, and leaky gut Unlike standard food sensitivity panels, the FIT test includes the Gut Barrier Panel (in FIT 132 and FIT 176), so a single blood spot tells you about food triggers, inflammation, and gut wall integrity in one go.
- Convenient at-home collection No clinic visits, no blood draw. A simple fingerstick at home, shipped directly to KBMO’s certified laboratory in the USA.
- Personalised meal plan and mobile app FIT 132 and FIT 176 tests include a custom 7-day meal plan plus a mobile app for ongoing meal guidance, cross-reactivity information, and food substitutes, so following your plan is realistic and practical.
- Trusted by patients across Singapore and globally: We work with patients in Singapore, India, and internationally, with online consultations and worldwide kit delivery.
- Root-cause approach, not just trigger food removal We do not just hand you a list of foods to avoid. We connect your sensitivities to your gut barrier, inflammation, immune function, and lifestyle, so the plan addresses why the sensitivities developed in the first place.
- Multiple panel sizes for different needs Whether you need a quick screen of 22 common foods or a comprehensive analysis of 176 foods and additives, we help you choose the right panel for your symptoms, goals, and budget.
- Integrated with stool, SIBO, and leaky gut testingFood sensitivities rarely behave in isolation. We can combine the FIT test with GI Effects, GI 360, SIBO, and leaky gut testing to give you a complete picture, all coordinated under one practitioner.
Our FIT Test can provide insight into your food allergies and gut health. Now you can understand the true cause of your symptoms, and begin on the path to better health.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the food sensitivity test?
Food sensitivity tests (KBMO / FIT) analyse multiple immune pathways from a finger-prick sample to give you a clear picture of which foods you may be sensitive to. The test is done through a simple finger prick, and the sample is sent to a lab for analysis. The panel can be tailored to your diet including common local foods in Singapore. After identifying your sensitivities, you can plan a targeted elimination diet to relieve your symptoms.
How is a food sensitivity test different from a food allergy test?
Food sensitivity tests identify “delayed” immune reactions through IgG antibody, C3 pathway, and immune complex measurement. Symptoms associated with food sensitivities surface with some time delay for example, bloating that appears hours after consuming the food. Allergy tests, in contrast, identify “immediate” allergic responses that can be life-threatening. Examples of immediate allergic reactions include hives and anaphylaxis.
The KBMO panels are designed for Western diets. How well do they cover Indian dietary staples like dal, paneer, ghee, spices, and Indian wheat varieties?
The FIT 176 panel is the most comprehensive option for Indians and includes most Indian staples: wheat (the closest match for Indian atta), milk and dairy (relevant for paneer, ghee, curd), multiple dal-related legumes (chickpea, lentil, kidney bean, mung bean, soy), basmati rice, mustard, common spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, garlic, cardamom, fennel, fenugreek, cinnamon, clove, black pepper, chilli), and tea. The FIT 132 covers the most common Indian triggers but with fewer niche items. The FIT 22 is too basic for an Indian diet. Dr. Menka usually recommends FIT 176 for Indian patients to capture the full picture of dietary triggers.
I am vegetarian/Jain and my diet is already restricted. What if the FIT test shows I am sensitive to dals, paneer, or wheat? Will I be left with nothing to eat?
This is a valid concern and one Dr. Menka takes seriously when building elimination plans for vegetarian and Jain patients. The FIT test is not a permanent diet sentence, it identifies your current sensitivities, which usually reflect gut dysfunction rather than lifelong food bans. Most patients can reintroduce many of their trigger foods within 3 to 6 months once the underlying gut barrier issues are addressed. For vegetarian and Jain diets, Dr. Menka builds rotation plans (eating each trigger food once every 4 days instead of daily), introduces alternative protein sources (other legumes, seeds, nuts, quinoa, amaranth), and uses the customised meal plan to ensure nutritional adequacy. Severe restriction is rarely needed and never long-term.
What foods are tested in the FIT panel?
FIT panels test 22, 132, or 176 foods/additives including staples like rice/spices.
How do food sensitivities affect the body?
If left untreated, the gradual onset of symptoms over time may resemble IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). Depending on how long digestion has been compromised, these symptoms could also cause systemic problems including fatigue, joint pain, and headaches ultimately leading to loss of energy and general wellness.
What are the most important facts to know about food sensitivity tests?
The FIT’s multi-pathway approach (IgG, immune complexes, complement activation, and gut barrier markers) is what minimises false positives, the main weakness of simpler IgG-only food sensitivity tests.
How long does it take to get food sensitivity test results?
Results are typically available in approximately 3–4 weeks, delivered as a comprehensive report with sensitivity scores and a personalised meal plan.
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