Eliminationskost

Eliminationskost, also known as an elimination diet, is a short-term dietary intervention used to identify specific food triggers that may be causing adverse reactions in an individual. The core principle involves temporarily removing a suspected problematic food or group of foods from the diet for a period, typically two to four weeks. During this elimination phase, the individual meticulously avoids all identified trigger foods.

Following the elimination phase, foods are systematically reintroduced one at a time. Each reintroduction phase lasts for a few days, during which the individual consumes a small amount of the reintroduced food and monitors for any recurring symptoms. If symptoms reappear after consuming a particular food, it is considered a likely trigger. This process is repeated for each food that was initially eliminated.

Eliminationskost is commonly employed to investigate a range of symptoms, including gastrointestinal issues like bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation, as well as non-digestive symptoms such as headaches, skin rashes, fatigue, and joint pain. It is often recommended by healthcare professionals, including doctors and registered dietitians, to help diagnose food sensitivities or intolerances. It is important to undertake an elimination diet under professional guidance to ensure nutritional adequacy and proper interpretation of results. The diet is not intended as a long-term eating plan but rather as a diagnostic tool.