I had a test recently that suggested I have high probability of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). My antilaminaribioside carbohydrate antibodies (ALCA) and antimannobioside carbohydrate antibodies (AMCA) were both elevated. Can someone explain to me exactly what these are? Strangely Google did not show any page giving a clear definition.
The name "carbohydrate antibodies" is very strange to me. It suggests the body's immune system is attacking carbohydrates? How does one determine which specific foods are causing the problem? It cannot be a reaction to just any sugar?
The name "carbohydrate antibodies" is very strange to me. It suggests the body's immune system is attacking carbohydrates? How does one determine which specific foods are causing the problem? It cannot be a reaction to just any sugar?