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Will a urea and electrolytes blood test show food intolerances?
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No: These tests help to determine kidney function, degree of hydration.
Answered 8/4/2013
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Food intolerances: Not really; urea is a metabolic breakdown product of protein from any source; electrolytes are balanced by kidneys and tissues, so these will not reflect food intolerances; food intolerance is an intestinal experience, mostly, or an allergic experience
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