Novel test identifies toxic foods which, when avoided, will help lose weight

Feb 23 2012

Why did Oprah say, "I hope he can show me how to stop craving potato chips" during her Tony Robbins' segment this week?  Does she really think that her potato chip binging and craving causes all of her weight fluctuations?  Researchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine may have the answer hidden in a novel laboratory test called a Bloodprint® and published this month in the Journal of Obesity and Weight Loss Therapy.

Millions viewed Oprah's Next Chapter featuring life and business catalyst, Tony Robbins' in a two-hour episode that included her attending a live Robbin's event, 'Unleash the Power Within'.  Viewers saw Oprah transform from an uninvolved, observing journalist to a full-fledged participant (like the paid attendees), seeking personal breakthroughs.

But, what about those potato chip cravings?  While Oprah reported numerous breakthroughs, there was no further mention as to whether she gained any insights into losing weight.  That answer may lay in the recently published study where safe and effective weight loss is now linked to pinpointing and avoiding food sensitivities.  Miller School of Medicine Researchers reported on their study of 120 patients…

• The FIRST study of its kind to show improvements in central obesity, which is a strong risk factor for metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease & diabetes.  Bloodprint® participants lost an average of almost 1 pound per week and reduced their all-important hip to waist ratio.
• The FIRST study of its kind to show improvements in BOTH mental and physical scores, using the widely accepted SF-36 Quality of Life survey. 
• The FIRST study of its kind where the participants reported a very high compliance rate (at least 95% average) for each of the 30, 60, & 90 day follow-up periods.

Jeffrey Zavik, founder of Immuno Laboratories, stated, "The right food is your first and best medicine. Hippocrates knew it and we have developed a test to precisely identify toxic foods which, when removed from your diet, will help you lose weight – even when all previous attempts have failed."

The researchers concluded, "a Bloodprint® test combined with a subsequent elimination diet may offer the opportunity to improve dietary behaviors and subsequent health status by utilizing a tailored, individualized specific program".  Now, a simple blood test offers hope to many frustrated dieters by pinpointing which foods are causing a toxic, weight-gaining effect on their systems.

SOURCE Immuno Laboratories, Inc.