Intolerance tests for you and your pets

Find the foods worth cutting out first

Bloated, tired or skin playing up? We test up to 1,450 foods and everyday items from a few strands of your hair, then give you a clear plan for what to try first.

Core and Ultimate intolerance tests and the Pet Essential pet test from UK Food Intolerance, with an example report on a phone

Testing a cat or dog? See our pet tests

  • No blood or needles
  • Priority report within 48 working hours of arrival
  • Multibuy savings for couples, families and pets
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
Core and Ultimate intolerance tests and the Pet Essential pet test from UK Food Intolerance, with an example report on a phone

Sound familiar?

You’ve cut out dairy, then gluten, then sugar, and you’re still guessing.

Some days you’re fine. Others you’re bloated by lunchtime and don’t know why.

You’ve been told it’s probably nothing, but it doesn’t feel like nothing.

You’d just like a sensible place to start.

You don’t need another guess. You need a starting point, a plan you can actually follow, and someone to ask when you’re not sure. That’s what we’re here for.

How it works

No kit to wait for. Your instructions land in your inbox minutes after you order, so you can post your sample today.

  1. Laptop showing the UK Food Intolerance checkout and a phone receiving the sampling instructions email11

    Order online

    Your sampling instructions and form arrive by email straight away. No kit is posted.

  2. Scissors snipping a few strands of hair into a small sealed sample bag2

    Snip 4–5 strands

    Cut close to the scalp and seal them in a small bag. Dyed hair is fine.

  3. Envelope with the hair sample going into a red UK postbox3

    Post it to our UK lab

    Use a standard envelope. We email you as soon as it arrives.

  4. Phone showing a digital food intolerance report with high, medium and low results4

    Get your report

    Within 3–5 working days of arrival, or 48 working hours with priority results.

Why a digital, no-kit hair test?

No waiting for a kit to arrive, no finger-pricks and no plastic packaging to throw away. You order, your instructions arrive by email within minutes, and you can post a few strands of hair the same day in a standard envelope.

CompareThe othersTypical kit-based tests
Start todayInstructions by email within minutesWait for a kit in the post
Results in days, not weeks3–5 working days from arrival, or 48 working hours with priorityKit posted both ways, then often a week or more
No finger-prick or bloodJust 4–5 strands of hairOften a finger-prick blood sample
No plastic kit to throw awayNothing is posted to youBox, lancets, tubes and packaging
Post it in any envelopeA standard envelope and stampTheir returns pack
Elimination plan and food diaryIncluded with every reportNot always included
30-day money-back guaranteeNo forms, no awkward questionsVaries
A real person answers every emailOur UK support teamVaries

A general comparison with typical kit-based intolerance tests, not any particular company. Services vary, so check the details of any test you’re considering. Allergies and coeliac disease need medical testing through your GP.

Choose your test

Same simple process for all three. The difference is how much we test. Testing as a couple or family? You’ll get a multibuy saving.

Not sure which test?

Question 1 of 3

Who is the test for?

Core Intolerance Test by UK Food Intolerance – digital hair sample test, with an example results report shown on a phone

Starter

Core Test

500 items

Best for: a first, affordable look at the food and drink you have most days.

£14.99 £74.99

  • Everyday food and drink, incl. dairy and gluten items
  • Digestion and gut-related items
  • Elimination plan and food diary
  • Not included: non-food, pollens, metals or E-numbers
Ultimate Plus Intolerance Test by UK Food Intolerance – digital hair sample test, with an example results report shown on a phone

Most complete

Ultimate Plus Test

1,450 items

Best for: the widest picture, including skin and home products.

£34.99 £140.99

  • Everything in Ultimate
  • Skincare and household items
  • Stress and lifestyle items
  • 5 free e-books on eating well

Compare the tests side by side

FeatureCore500 itemsUltimate1,100 itemsUltimate Plus1,450 items
Best forA first, affordable look at the food and drink you have most days.A broader picture when it doesn’t seem to be only about what you eat.Our widest test, adding skincare, household and stress-related items to everything in Ultimate.
Everyday food and drink, incl. dairy and gluten items
Digestion and gut-related items
Non-food items–
Pollens and airborne items–
Metals–
Vitamins and minerals–
E-numbers and additives–
Skincare and household items––
Stress and lifestyle items––
Report, elimination plan and food diary
Price Original price was: £74.99.Current price is: £14.99.Choose Original price was: £114.99.Current price is: £24.99.Choose Original price was: £140.99.Current price is: £34.99.Choose

Got one food group in mind? We also have focused tests: Gluten Intolerance Test · Dairy Intolerance Test.

  • Start todayInstructions by email, no kit to wait for
  • Need it sooner?Priority results in 48 working hours
  • Pay your wayKlarna and PayPal accepted

What your report can and can’t tell you

We test your hair sample against each item using bioresonance, a complementary (CAM) method. Your report lists the items that showed the strongest response, so you know where to start an elimination diet.

It is not a medical diagnosis. It does not test for allergies, coeliac disease or lactose intolerance, which are diagnosed medically.

  • Items to explore: high, medium and low response, grouped by food type.
  • Elimination plan: a 6–8 week plan to remove, then reintroduce, one item at a time.
  • Food diary: a printable diary to track meals and how you feel.
  • Real people, not bots: questions about your report answered by our UK team, usually within the hour on weekdays.

For cats and dogs

Testing a cat or dog?

Itchy, unsettled or off their food? The same simple, digital process works for your pet. Brush or snip a little hair and get a report on 300 to 700 food and environmental items to talk through with your vet.

Pet Intro, Pet Essential and Pet Peak intolerance tests for cats and dogs, with an example pet report on a phone

In our customers’ words

Rated 4.9 out of 5 in 30 reviews left on our website

★★★★
The number of items covered is impressive and the results came back quickly. A couple of sensitivities surprised me, so I’m working through a proper elimination now to see how I respond. It’s been useful for direction rather than quick…
Daniel H. · Ultimate Intolerance Test
★★★★★
I wanted the full picture rather than testing a small list of foods, and I’ve dealt with bloating and brain fog for a long time and felt like I was just guessing. The emailed report was detailed (I had to…
Emma W. · Ultimate Intolerance Test
★★★★★
I already eat quite clean, so the additives and environmental section was the biggest eye opener for me. Results were easy to access and arrived faster than expected. It hasn’t solved everything overnight, but I feel more confident about what…
Sophie M. · Ultimate Intolerance Test
★★★★★
I train quite a lot but was struggling with low energy and random stomach issues. The test covered everything in one go rather than doing multiple smaller tests. A few sensitivities came up that I honestly hadn’t considered. I’ve adjusted…
Mark T. · Ultimate Intolerance Test
★★★★
I’d tried eliminating dairy and gluten before with mixed results. My results highlighted some additives I hadn’t even thought about. Not everything matched what I assumed, but it’s helped me approach changes more logically instead of guessing. Overall happy with…
Ryan L. · Ultimate Intolerance Test
★★★★★
I decided to test after months of feeling sluggish and not really knowing why. The testing process was simple and results came back quicker than I expected. The report is detailed, maybe a bit overwhelming at first, but once broken…
Claire B. · Ultimate Intolerance Test
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30-day money-back guarantee

If it’s not right for you, you shouldn’t pay for it. Email us within 30 days of your order and we’ll refund you in full. No forms, no awkward questions.

Not sure where to start? Ask us.

Tell us what’s been going on and we’ll point you to the right test, even if that’s the cheapest one. Every email is read and answered by a real person in our UK team.

[email protected] Usually within the hour, Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm

Guides from our team

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Questions

Do you send a test kit?

No, and that’s on purpose. Everything you need arrives by email, so you can post your sample the same day you order rather than waiting for a kit.

How much hair do you need?

4–5 strands, cut close to the scalp. Coloured or treated hair is fine.

Is this an allergy test?

No. It’s an intolerance and sensitivity test. Allergies, coeliac disease and lactose intolerance are diagnosed medically, so speak to your GP about those.

Who can take the test?

Adults and children aged 6 and over. Under-18s need a parent or guardian to order for them. We also offer separate tests for cats and dogs.

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Our promise

30-day money-back guarantee

If our test isn’t right for you, you shouldn’t pay for it. That’s why every test is covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee.

How it works

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