An end to discomfort
Fatigue, nausea or abdominal cramps after eating, flatulence and diarrhea are the constant companions of everyday life for many – non-specific symptoms whose causes are difficult to assign.
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When is an intolerance test advisable?
Intolerance test
Get clarity on what undetected intolerances might be causing you headaches, nausea, bloating, fatigue and other chronic symptoms.
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- Easy to understand result
- E-book about intolerances
- Complementary test method
- Questions? Nutritionists are there for you
How does
the test work?
- Discreet, fast process
- Painless with a small hair sample
- Easy to understand result
4 steps to your result
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Step 1
Order test
Order your test online and print the submission sheet
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Step 2
Cut off strand
Cut a small strand of hair and wrap it securely.
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Step 3
Send hair sample
Send us your hair sample together with the submission form by mail.
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Step 4
Result received
You will receive your result in 3 to 18 working days.
What influences intolerances?
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Eating habits
- Hasty eating, lots of sugar, salt and saturated fats, and monotonous diets can compromise the intestinal barrier and increase the risk of intolerances.
- A balanced, plant-based diet and conscious eating support intestinal health and a balanced intestinal flora.
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Stress
- When stressed, the body releases more stress hormones, which affects digestion and can lead to nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea.
- Relaxation, enough sleep and a balanced diet can alleviate stress reactions.
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Antibiotics
- Frequent antibiotic use can eliminate both harmful and beneficial gut bacteria, affecting gut flora and digestion.
- High-fiber diets and probiotics can strengthen the intestinal flora after antibiotic treatment.
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Environmental influences
- Pesticides, processed foods and additives can increase intestinal permeability, allowing contaminants to enter the blood.
- Eating unprocessed, seasonal and organic foods can reduce exposure to pesticides and additives.
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Pre-existing conditions
- In addition to genetic enzyme defects, pancreatic diseases, chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, infections or bacterial colonization can trigger intolerances.
- Gastrointestinal complaints should be examined and diagnosed by a doctor.
of People state that they suffer from a food intolerance.
According to the ProvonaBKK survey
We test up to 650 Intolerances
Click on a category to see the tested substances.
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Food
Food
Duck, pheasant, flight duck, chamois, goose, mutton, hare, domestic duck, deer, chicken, calf, rabbit, kangaroo, lamb, liver (lamb), liver (beef), liver (pork), broiler, horse, turkey, partridge, roe deer, reindeer, beef dried, sheep, pig, bacon, barnyard rabbit, ostrich, turkey, wild rabbit, wild boar, cultivated mushrooms, seaweed, artichoke, eggplant, avocado, cauliflower, bean, bean (thick), broad bean, broccoli, watercress, mushroom, cherry tomatoes, chicory, Chinese cabbage, endive, pea, lamb’s lettuce, fennel, fire beans, frisée lettuce, garden bean, kale, pickle, carrot, potato, garlic, kohlrabi, lettuce, Cress, Pumpkin, Leek, Lima Bean, Lentil, Lollo Rosso, Swiss Chard, Carrot, Okra, Olive (green), Olive (black), Palm Heart, Pepper (yellow), Pepper (green), Pepper (red), Parsley, Chanterelle, Mushroom, Purslane, Radicchio, Radish, Romanesco, Brussels Sprout, Beetroot, Red Cabbage, Rocket, turnip, cucumber, salsify, celery, mustard (green), asparagus, spinach, pointed cabbage, rutabaga, sweet potato, tomato, Jerusalem artichoke, wild mushrooms, wasabi, white cabbage, savoy cabbage, zucchini, sugar beet, onion, barley (Hordeum vulgare), oats (Avena sativa), amaranth, basmati rice, buckwheat, cornflakes, spelt, barley, gliadin, pearl barley, green spelt, oats, oat groats, durum wheat, millet, kamut, coconut flour, linseed, corn flour, noodles, utility hemp, patna rice, quinoa, rye, sesame seeds, spring rye, sunflower seeds, soft wheat, wheat, whole grain, wild rice, winter rye, anise, vinegar (clear), vinegar (malt), acetic acid, ginger, horseradish, nutmeg, paprika, bell pepper (green), pepper (red), pepper (black), pepper (white), sage, salt, mustard, cinnamon, eel, oyster, broach, kipper, trout (sea), shrimp, halibut, herring, lobster, cod, crab, crab, salmon, mackerel, mussel, pangasius, redfish, salm, sardine, haddock, plaice, hake, pollock, monkfish, sole, winkles, tuna, clams, catfish, cashews, peanut, hazelnut, chestnut (chestnut), coconut, macadamia nut, almond, Brazil nut, pecan, Esterhazy II, pineapple, apple, apricot, prune, banana, pear, date, strawberry, Fig, Pomegranate, Grapefruit, Honeydew melon, Currant, Cherry, Kiwi, Orange, Blood orange, Papaya, Peach, Plum, Cranberry, Quince, Raisin, Gooseberry, Grape, Watermelon, Grape (blue), Grape (white), Lemon, Plum, Maple, Honey, Rock candy, Sugar, Sugar (natural brown)
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Dairy products
Dairy products
Butter, buttermilk, soured milk, cream cheese, gouda, yogurt, kefir, cow’s milk, cheese from cow’s milk, cheese from sheep’s milk, cheese from goat’s milk, milk, cream, sheep’s milk, preferential milk
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Drinks
Drinks
Beer, Cola, Coffee (black), Rum, Tea (green), Tea (black), Wine (general), Whisky
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Animal hair
Animal hair
Duck feathers, Gold hamster, Goose feathers, Dog, Canary, Rabbit, Cat, Mouse, Guinea pig, Horse, Rat, Cow, Sheep wool, Pigeon, Budgie, Goat
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Plants
Plants
Maple (Acer sepp.), aster, chrysanthemum (C. morifolium), dahlia (Dahlia hybrida), golden violet (Cheiranthus cheiri), goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea), buttercup, heath (Calluna vulgaris), hyacinth (Endymion non scriptus), chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), clover (Triofolium spp.), lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus), daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), narcissus (Narcissus spp.), New Belgium aster (aster novi belgii), primrose (Primulus), canola (Brassica napus), rose (Rosa spp.), tulip (Tulipa spp.), willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium), apple tree, birch, pear tree, beech (Fagus silvatica), oak (Quercus robur), alder (Alnus glutinosa), ash (Fraxinus excelsior), aspen (Populus tremula), spruce (Picea abies), laburnum (Laburnum anagyroides), hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum), pine (Pinus spp.), cherry, linden europ. (Tilia europea), larch, mistletoe, poplar (Populus spp.), sycamore (Platanus acerifolia), quince, robinia (Robinia pseudacacia), copper beech, sweet pod tree (Prosopis spp.), elm (Ulmus glabra), walnut, warty birch (Betula verrico), aluminum, blackberry, strawberry, lilac (Syringa vulgaris), hazel (Corylus avellana), blueberry, elderberry (Sambucus nigra), jasmine (Philadelphus spp.), currant, privet (Ligustrum spp.), tamarisk (Myrica sp.), juniper, willow, hawthorn (Crataegus spp.)
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Fat
Fat
Apricot kernel oil, argan oil, borage oil, clarified butter, safflower oil, peanut oil, hydrogenated vegetable fats, ghee, ayurvedic clarified butter, hemp oil, hazelnut oil, jojoba oil, cocoa butter, coconut oil, pumpkin seed oil, cod liver oil, linseed yolk oil, linseed oil, macadamia oil, corn oil, almond oil, margarine, margarine vegan, poppy seed oil, evening primrose oil, olive oil, palm kernel oil, palm oil, pecan oil, peppermint oil, pistachio oil, rapeseed oil, beef tallow, castor oil, sea buckthorn oil, black cumin oil, mustard oil, shea butter, soybean oil, sunflower oil, grape seed oil, walnut oil
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Pollen & Grasses
Pollen & Grasses
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), common plantain, stinging nettle (Urtica dioica), thistle, wild oat (Avena fatua), glasswort (Parietaria judaica), smooth oat, goosefoot (Chenopodium album), buttercup (Ranculus spp.), honey grass (Holcus lanatus), hops (Humulus lupulus), dogtooth grass (Cynodon dactylon), ragwort (Senecio jacobaea), crested wheatgrass (Cynosurus cristatus), knapweed (Dactylis glomerata), dandelion (Taraxum duplidens), milkweed (Artiplex spp.), couch grass (Agropyron repens), ragweed (Ambrosia elatior), ray grass (Lolium perenne), bog grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum), sorrel (Rumex acetosa), reed (Phragmites communis), switch grass (Festuca rubra), Fescue grass, ribwort (Plantago lanceolata), bunchgrass (Agrostis tenuis), deadnettle, trespe (Bromus mollis), plantain (Plantago major), meadow foxtail (Alopecurus prat.), meadow oat (Arrhenaterium elatius), timothy (Phleum pratense), bluegrass (Poa pratensis), meadow fescue (Festuca pratensis), wormwood (Artemisia absinthium).
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Materials
Materials
Cotton, Formaldehyde, Rubber, Plastics, Leather, Nylon, Wool
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Metals
Metals
Gold, copper, nickel, platinum, silver, zinc, tin (from canned food)
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Additives
Additives
E1105 lysozyme, E1200 polydextrose, E1201 polyvinyl pyrrolidone, E1202 polyvinyl polypyrrolidone, E1505 triethyl citrate, E200 sorbic acid, E201 sodium sorbate, E202 potassium sorbate sorbic acid, E203 calcium sorbate, sorbic acid, E210 benzoic acid, E211 sodium benzoate, benzoic acid, E212 potassium benzoate, benzoic acid, E213 calcium benzoate, benzoic acid, E214 ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate (PHB ester), E215 sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate (PHB ester), E216 ropyl p-hydroxybenzoate (PHB ester), E217 sodium propyl p-hydroxybenzoate (PHB ester), E218 methyl p-hydroxbenzoate (PHB ester), E219 sodium methyl p-hyrdoxybenzoate (PHB ester), E220 sulfur dioxide, E221 sodium sulfite, E222 sodium hydrogen sulfite, E223 sodium disulfite, E224 potassium metabisulfite, E225 potassium sulfite, E226 calcium sulfite, E227 calcium hydrogen sulfite, E228 potassium hydrogen sulfite, E230 biphenyl, Diphenyl, E231 Orthophenylphenol, E232 Sodium orthophenylphenol, Orthophenylphenol, E233 Thiabendazole, E234 Nisin, E235 Natamycin, E236 Formic acid, E237 Sodium formate, E238 Calcium formate, E239 Hexamethylenetetramine, E240 Formaldehyde, E242 Dimethyldicarbonate, E249 potassium nitrite, E250 sodium nitrite, nitrite curing salt, E251 sodium nitrite, nitrate, E252 potassium nitrate, nitrate, E260 acetic acid, E261 potassium acetate, salt of acetic acid, E262 sodium acetate, salt of acetic acid, E263 calcium acetate, salt of acetic acid, E264 ammonium acetate, E280 propionic acid, E281 sodium propionate, propionic acid, E282 calcium propionate, propionic acid, E283 potassium propionate, propionic acid, E284 boric acid, E285 sodium tetraborate (borax), boric acid, E290 carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, E322 lecithin, E420 sorbitol, sorbitol syrup, E421 mannitol, E430 polyoxyethylene-8-stearate, E431 polyoxyethylene-40-stearate, E432 polysorbate 20, E433 polysorbate 80, E434 polysorbate 40, E435 polysorbate 60, E436 polysorbate 65, E441 gelatin, E442 ammonium salts of phosphatidic acids, E444 sucrose acetate isobutyrate, E470 salts of fatty acids, E470a Sodium, potassium and calcium salts, E470b Magnesium salts of fatty acids, E471 Mono- and diglycerides, E472a Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides, E472b Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides, E472c Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycer., E472d Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides, E472e Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters, E472f Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters, E473 Sugar esters, E474 Sugar glycerides, E475 Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, E476 polyglycerol polyricinoleate, E477 propylene glycol esters of fatty acids, E479 thermo-oxidized soybean oil, E479b thermo-oxidized soybean oil esterified with mono- and dilycerides, E481 Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, E482 Calcium stearyol-2-lactylate, E483 Stearyl tartrate, E491 Sorbitan monostearate, E492 Sorbitan tristearate, E493 Sorbitan monolaurate, E494 Sorbitan monooleate, E495 Sorbitan monopalmitate, E510 ammonium chloride (ammonium chloride), E570 fatty acids (fatty acids), E572 magnesium stearate, E620 glutamic acid (glutamate), E621 monosodium glutamate, sodium glutamate, E622 monopotassium glutamate, potassium glutamate, E623 calcium diglutamate, calcium glutamate, E624 monoammonium glutamate, ammonium glutamate, E625 magnesium diglutamate, magnesium glutamate, E626 guanylic acid, guanylate, E627 disodium guanylate, Guanylate, E628 dipotassium guanylate, Guanylate, E629 calcium guanylate, Guanylate, E630 inosic acid, Ionisate, E631 disodium ionisate, Ionisate, E632 dipotassium ionisate, Ionisate, E633 dicalcium ionisate, E634 calcium 5′-ribonucleotide, E635 disodium 5′-ribonucleotide, E636 maltol, E637 ethyl maltol, E640 glycine and its sodium salts, E925 chlorine, E926 chlorine dioxide, E950 acesulfame K, acesulfame, E951 aspartame, E952 cyclamate, cyclohexane sulfamic acid, E953 isomalt, E954 saccharin, E957 thaumatin, E959 neohesperidin DC, E965 maltitol, maltitol syrup, E966 lactitol, E967 xylitol, lactoferrin, ozone, hydrogen peroxide
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and much more
and much more
Gliadin (wheat-rye gluten), histamine (from food), dust, yeast, catfish, goat milk, egg yolk, egg white, chicken egg, soy, ostrich egg, quail egg.
What is your result?
You will receive a PDF document in which your possible incompatibilities are listed in detail and clearly arranged.
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Intolerances
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CarrotLow reactivity
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MilkLow reactivity
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OnionMedium reactivity
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Egg yolkHigh reactivity
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Start right away!
Cutting and sending in a strand of hair only takes minutes. Then relax and wait for your results.
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Frequently asked questions
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Questions about the intolerance test
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What is an intolerance?
In the case of an intolerance, the body is not
the body is not able to absorb certain substances
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to process. This leads to a disturbance in the metabolic process. Intolerances occur particularly frequently in the context of food intolerance. In this case, the intestine usually lacks the necessary enzymes to digest the substance. -
What is the difference between an allergy and an intolerance?
Allergies and intolerances are two different forms of hypersensitivity reactions of the body to certain substances. Our intolerance test does not test for allergies.
An allergy is an immune-mediated reaction to a specific antigen. This results in the production of specific antibodies (IgE) against the antigen. This leads to an inflammatory reaction in the body. Typical symptoms of an allergy are, for example, itching, skin rashes, shortness of breath, dizziness or anaphylactic shock.
An intolerance is a non-immunological reaction to a substance that can be triggered by various mechanisms. A possible cause may be an enzyme deficiency. These prevent the body from digesting certain substances properly. This produces metabolic products that can lead to symptoms in the body. Typical symptoms of intolerance are, for example, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea or flatulence.
In short, the difference between an allergy and an intolerance lies in the way hypersensitivity is triggered. An allergy is an immune-mediated response to an antigen, while an intolerance is a non-immunological response to a substance.
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How do you find out if you have a food intolerance?
Our diet has a huge impact on our well-being, mood and quality of life. If you frequently suffer from the following symptoms, a Medicross intolerance test may be useful.
The most common physical symptoms include:
– Loss of appetite
– Fatigue
– Headache
– Libido loss
– Diarrhea
– Flatulence
– Stomach pain
– Weight loss
– Skin, nails and hair problemsThe most common mental health symptoms include:
– Depression
– Mood swings
– Aggressions
– Fears
– UncertaintyWith our tests you can check which foods or substances your body currently does not tolerate. This will help you learn how to find a suitable nutrition strategy for yourself. We get to the bottom of your symptoms and test you for up to 650 possible intolerances.
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What does an intolerance test cost?
You can find the prices and all information about our tests in our online store. Here we also inform you about current offers.
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What can an intolerance test do and what not?
With our intolerance test you can find out if you suffer from a possible intolerance. Symptoms of allergy and intolerance are often similar. Therefore, intolerances are often confused with allergies. Please note that you will not be tested for allergies in this test. Therefore, the test is not intended to diagnose disease and is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or medical treatment by a physician. If you are suffering from severe pain or discomfort, please seek medical attention immediately.
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Questions about our tests
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How does the Medicross ordering process work?
You can order our tests quickly and easily in our online store. We will send you the entry form directly afterwards by e-mail. From you we need only one strand of hair. You send these together with the entry form by mail directly to our laboratory. There your hair strand will be analyzed and you will receive a detailed result by e-mail.
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What are the types of tests?
We currently offer tests for micronutrients and intolerances. Both tests are also available for pets.
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What is the difference between a blood analysis at the doctor and our hair tests?
Our tests are based on complementary medicine.
They determine your nourishment
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substance needs
and test you for any incompatibilities. Blood analyses, on the other hand examine the presence of certain parameters in the blood (Vitamins, Minerals, Predins or antibodies) and thus describe the current Supply condition, or the Appearance a allergishen Reaction. Unlike a blood analysis, it is at userem process not possible to consider individual values in isolation. -
What does complementary medicine mean?
Our tests are based on complementary medicine. They determine your nourishmenthrsubstance needs and test you for any incompatibilities. Blood analyses, on the other hand examine the presence of certain parameters in the blood (Vitamins, Minerals, Predins or antibodies) and thus describe the current Supply condition, or the Appearance a allergishen Reaction. Unlike a blood analysis, it is at userem process not possible to consider individual values in isolation.
What does complementary medicine mean?
The term complementary medicine covers a range of medical therapies and diagnostic methods that are not part of conventional medicine. They are often used as a supplement to conventional medicine, without replacing it.
From the wissIn the scientific community, complementary and alternative medicine is not always recognized. Among the most common reasons people seek complementary medicine is the desire for holistic diagnostics. Many now have the need, various medical methods and approaches to combine their health and well-being in an holistically improve.
Complementary medicine includes, for example, naturopathic, such as herbal medicine, homeopathy and acupuncture., as well as various forms of manual therapy, such as chiropractic and osteopathy. Alternative diagnostic methods such as iris diagnostics or kinesiology can also be part of complementary medicine. be counted belong. Although there are many people who benefit from these approaches and consider them a useful complement to conventional medicinetheir efficacy is still often questioned by orthodox medicine.chul medicine often still questions its effectiveness.
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What will my Medicross self-test result look like?
Your result is presented in a detailed and self-explanatory way and designed to give all parameters in a % value. This means that the higher the value, the higher your need for this micronutrient.
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Note
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More information
We expressly point out that neither the results nor the content on www.medicross.com should be regarded as a substitute for professional advice from a doctor or medical treatment.
Nor may the information be used to make a diagnosis on its own or as a reason for taking medical action, such as a medical procedure. Using self-medication or discontinuing current medications without first consulting a health care professional. Only physicians are authorized to make a diagnosis.
We assume no liability for financial or personal damages. Customers are responsible for their own actions.
Our results are set up so that all parameters that did not respond above the threshold are hidden in the lab report. In this way, the result can be presented clearly and precisely. There is no right to the complete parameter list. We do not test for allergies but for possible intolerances.
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