The Future of Food Sensitivity Testing

The Future of Food Sensitivity Testing, IBS, Rethinking Gluten Free Diets, and the Genetics of Coffee Metabolism with Dr. Joel Evans, M.D.
Podcast by Gene Food
Dr. Evans serves as medical director for KBMO Diagnostics, a company that is producing the 2.0 version of IgG food sensitivity tests. KBMO has introduced new technology aimed at not only finding foods that register an IgG response, but that also cause inflammation which can damage gut health. In this episode, we learn about the new scientific developments aimed at increasing the reliability of IgG tests, we discuss a promising study Dr. Evans did on patients with IBS, when gluten free diets aren’t necessary, the health benefits of coffee, how food sensitivity can affect the development of our children and much more.
Topics Covered:
  • Traditional food sensitivity tests and false positives
  • Zonulin and when intestinal permeability is a good thing
  • IBS discussion
  • Who needs to be on a gluten free diet?
  • Autism, failure to thrive, and food sensitivity in children
  • Genetics of coffee plus acid alkaline balance
  • Epigenetics and food sensitivity
With Dr Joel Evans, MD

In addition to his role of Medical Director at KBMO Diagnostics, Dr Evans is the Director of The Center for Functional Medicine in Stamford, CT. He also serves as the Director of Curriculum development of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy.

He is a member of the senior faculty of The Institute for Functional Medicine and continues to serve as the “external lead” of the IFM Advanced Practice Module in Hormone Health since its inception. He has a special interest in Breast Cancer and serves as the Medical Director of the Keep-A-Breast Foundation.
Dr. Evans is a peer reviewer for Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine and Global Advances in Health and Medicine and a member of the editorial advisory board of Holistic Primary Care. He recently authored a chapter on Nutrition and Sociogenomics.

S QLD / N NSW Area Manager

Jessica Morland

Jess is a qualified Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutritional Medicine. She believes that there is no one size fits all approach and is passionate about educating, inspiring and supporting clients and practitioners with a customised approach to healthcare. Specialties include preconception, pregnancy, post-natal and infant care. 

Jess is excited to build relationships, educate and share her knowledge with both retail and practitioners in South Queensland and Northern NSW.

Lauren Matich, BHSc (Nat.)

Lauren Matich

BHSc (Nat.)

Lauren is an NHAA accredited Clinical Naturopath with a Bachelor of Health Science. She is incredibly passionate about natural health and educating clients on the foundational importance of nutrition, lifestyle and stress management and believes complimenting these building blocks with nutraceutical support and functional testing often holds the key to optimal health and vitality. Lauren looks forward to supporting practitioners and clients in these key areas.

Specialties include supporting thyroid health, digestive disorders and mental health.