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

Rabbit meat protein antigen

Rabbit is a food-derived protein antigen from rabbit meat that can be recognized by the immune system. Measuring IgA and IgG responses to rabbit proteins helps reveal whether exposure to rabbit is linked to mucosal or systemic immune activity, adding context to food-related symptom patterns.

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About Rabbit

Overview and History

Rabbit as a biomarker refers to proteins and peptides derived from the domestic rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), including muscle structural proteins (like myosin and actin), serum albumins, and other tissue antigens. Biochemically these are animal-derived dietary proteins that can be sampled by the gut immune system and, in some people, elicit antibody responses. Historically, meat proteins have been recognized as potential immune targets in food-sensitivity and allergy research; modern peptide-level testing increases specificity by distinguishing responses to particular protein fragments. In practice, detecting antibodies to rabbit proteins helps map how the immune system has interacted with this specific food source versus other meats or proteins.

Interpreting Highs and Lows

Elevated antibody levels to rabbit proteins may indicate measurable immune recognition following exposure, with IgA elevations suggesting mucosal (gut) immune activity and IgG elevations reflecting systemic immune signaling. Low or absent antibody levels generally indicate little or no measurable immune response to rabbit, which can reflect limited exposure, oral tolerance, or immune non-reactivity. Any single Rabbit result gains meaning only when interpreted alongside the full Food Zoomer profile, clinical history, and symptom patterns.

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Rabbit is included to capture immune responses to a less-common animal protein and to help identify whether meat-derived antigens contribute to a broader pattern of food reactivity. Measuring IgA and IgG to rabbit proteins supports pattern recognition across meats and peptides, helping providers tailor dietary strategies and prioritize reintroduction or substitution planning within a personalized nutrition approach.

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Rabbit FAQs

What is Rabbit and why is it important?

Rabbit represents immune responses to proteins found in rabbit meat. The Food Zoomer measures antibodies that show whether the body has recognized these proteins at the gut lining (IgA) or systemically (IgG). That information helps place rabbit exposure within a larger pattern of food-related immune activity. Knowing this can clarify whether rabbit might be relevant to a person’s symptom picture.

What does it mean if my Rabbit levels are low?

Low Rabbit levels mean there is little or no measurable antibody response to rabbit proteins, which may reflect limited exposure, oral tolerance, or lack of immune recognition. By contrast, high levels would suggest measurable immune activation to rabbit. Both low and high results must be interpreted with other Food Zoomer markers and clinical context.

What does it mean if my Rabbit levels are high?

High Rabbit antibody levels indicate measurable immune recognition of rabbit proteins; IgA-predominant patterns point toward mucosal (gut-associated) activity while IgG-predominant patterns suggest broader systemic signaling. Elevated results are a clue about exposure and immune response but require comparison with other panel findings and clinical history for full interpretation.

Why is Rabbit included in the Food Zoomer?

Including rabbit expands coverage to less-common animal proteins and helps detect meat-related patterns that might cluster with other antigens. This improves the panel’s ability to map personalized reactivity profiles and supports targeted interpretation and dietary planning by providers.

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