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Will a urea and electrolytes blood test show food intolerances?

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Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett answered

No: These tests help to determine kidney function, degree of hydration.

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Answered 8/4/2013

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Dr. Rex Mahnensmith answered

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

Answered 9/5/2014

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A member asked:

Will a urea and electrolytes blood test show food intolerances?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett answered

Dr Cain agreed

Dr. Rex Mahnensmith answered

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