What is Pomegranate and Why Does the Food Zoomer Test for It?

Pomegranate food antigen marker

Pomegranate here refers to immune reactivity to proteins and extracts from the fruit Punica granatum. Measuring IgA and IgG responses to pomegranate helps show whether the immune system recognizes its components, adding context to food-related immune patterns on the Food Zoomer panel.

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About Pomegranate

Overview and History

Pomegranate is the edible fruit of Punica granatum, a member of the Lythraceae family. Biochemically it contains proteins and peptides that can act as antigens, alongside high levels of polyphenols and tannins; the Food Zoomer focuses on the protein and peptide fraction as potential immune targets. Historically consumed worldwide, pomegranate extracts have been investigated across nutrition and immunology studies. In the context of immune testing, pomegranate is included as a representative fruit antigen to detect specific IgA and IgG binding, which helps map how the immune system interacts with common dietary items.

Interpreting Highs and Lows

Elevated antibody levels to pomegranate (IgA or IgG) indicate measurable immune recognition of pomegranate proteins. An IgA-predominant pattern suggests mucosal immune engagement, while IgG elevation points to systemic immune exposure; these findings are clues, not standalone conclusions. Low or undetectable levels mean there is no measurable antibody response in the sample tested, which can reflect limited exposure, immune tolerance, or testing limits. Interpretation should always consider the full Food Zoomer profile, symptom history, and possible cross-reactivity with related fruits or seeds.

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Pomegranate is included to evaluate immune responses to a common fruit and to detect whether reactivity clusters with other fruits or plant-derived foods. By assessing both IgA and IgG to pomegranate proteins, the Food Zoomer adds specificity to pattern-based interpretation and supports personalized dietary planning.

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Pomegranate FAQs

What is Pomegranate and why is it important?

This marker tests for immune recognition of proteins from the pomegranate fruit. It matters because measurable antibody responses can be one piece of a larger pattern linking foods to symptoms. Knowing whether pomegranate appears in your immune profile helps providers compare it with other food group responses.

What does it mean if my Pomegranate levels are low?

Low or undetectable pomegranate levels mean the test did not find measurable IgA or IgG antibodies to pomegranate proteins. That can reflect low exposure, immune tolerance, or limits of detection. Low levels alone don’t prove absence of any food-related issue and are best interpreted alongside other panel results and symptom patterns.

What does it mean if my Pomegranate levels are high?

High levels show measurable IgA and/or IgG binding to pomegranate proteins, indicating immune recognition. Elevated IgA suggests a mucosal response, while IgG suggests systemic exposure; either result should be interpreted in context with symptoms, other food responses, and clinical history rather than as a standalone finding.

Why is Pomegranate measured on the Food Zoomer?

Including pomegranate helps map immune activity across fruits and plant foods and identify whether responses cluster with similar items. Measuring both IgA and IgG increases the test’s ability to distinguish mucosal versus systemic patterns, supporting more precise, individualized interpretation.

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