Advanced Food Intolerance Labs

Non-Diagnostic Wellness Kits for Home Use

Advanced Food Intolerance Labs (AFIL) is a U.S. company that offers wellness kits for home use. Its approach is based on non-diagnostic digital technology that, from a hair sample, provides indicative patterns related to foods, drinks, nutrient responses, and general aspects of gut wellness. The company emphasizes that this is not a medical or allergy test, and that its services are for educational and general wellness purposes.

Catalog of Kits for Adults and Children

The company structures its main offering into three tiers based on the breadth of the analysis:

• Premium Test (1000+ Items): the most expansive kit, designed for a holistic view of possible patterns covering foods, drinks, nutrients, cosmetic and personal care ingredients, and their relationship to digestion.
• Plus Test (750 Items): focused on foods, drinks, and vitamins, to identify which nutrients may be most suitable and what lifestyle adjustments might help.
• Primal Test (350 Items): explores patterns in foods and drinks, including proteins, fish and seafood, dairy, and grains.

There is also a specific line for pets with three products: Pet Sensitivity Test, Pet Raw Food Intolerance Test, and Pet Dry Food Intolerance Test. The website also includes a quiz to help users choose the most suitable kit.

Collection and Analysis Process

The procedure described by the company begins with receiving the kit at home, with free shipping. The user must collect ten strands of hair close to the root; head, body, or facial hair is accepted, as well as colored or treated hair. The sample is sent in a prepaid return envelope. According to the company, the usual processing time is 72 hours from receipt of the sample. Results are presented as interactive information in a digital portal, with the support of a customer care manager.

Founders and Approach

AFIL was created by Darin and Samantha Upchurch, a married couple who, according to corporate information, sought to bridge the gap between confusion and clarity in wellness. Their approach is based on the idea that the body already sends signals and that the company helps interpret them. The firm presents itself as a non-diagnostic wellness company and is listed with the Complementary Medical Association.

Declared Limitations of the Service

The company specifies that its technology does not measure immune activity, biochemistry, or antibody levels, and that it cannot detect clinical allergies or deficiencies. It is also not designed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent diseases. For fast immune reactions, it recommends consulting a qualified healthcare professional. In the case of children under six, it notes that patterns may change more frequently due to growth.