The MRT 176 Panel

The MRT 176 Panel: Complete Reference

The Mediator Release Test (MRT) analyzes your blood’s inflammatory response to 176 substances — 149 food antigens and 27 chemical additives. Below is the complete list of every substance tested on the panel, organized by category.

Wellbloom cross-references every ingredient in our product directory against this panel to identify potential triggers.

🥩 Proteins & Meats (14)

Beef, Chicken, Pork, Turkey, Lamb, Duck, Venison, Egg White, Egg Yolk, Gelatin, Collagen, Whey, Casein, Cod

🐟 Seafood (12)

Salmon, Tuna, Shrimp, Crab, Lobster, Scallop, Clam, Catfish, Tilapia, Sardine, Bass, Trout

🥛 Dairy (6)

Cow’s Milk, Goat’s Milk, Cheddar Cheese, Cottage Cheese, Yogurt, Whey

🌾 Grains & Starches (16)

Wheat, Gluten, Barley, Rye, Oat, Corn, Rice, Millet, Buckwheat, Quinoa, Amaranth, Tapioca, Potato, Sweet Potato, Sorghum, Teff

🥬 Vegetables (28)

Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Spinach, Kale, Lettuce, Celery, Carrot, Beet, Tomato, Bell Pepper, Cucumber, Zucchini, Squash, Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, Potato, Onion, Garlic, Asparagus, Artichoke, Mushroom, Olive, Avocado, Pea, Green Bean, Corn

🍎 Fruits (22)

Apple, Banana, Blueberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Cranberry, Grape, Cherry, Peach, Pear, Plum, Pineapple, Mango, Papaya, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Orange, Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Coconut, Date

🥜 Nuts & Seeds (12)

Almond, Cashew, Walnut, Pecan, Pistachio, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Brazil Nut, Peanut, Sunflower Seed, Sesame Seed, Flax Seed

🫘 Legumes (8)

Soybean, Kidney Bean, Lentil, Chickpea, Black Bean, Lima Bean, Navy Bean, Pinto Bean

🧂 Spices & Flavorings (18)

Cinnamon, Ginger, Turmeric, Black Pepper, Cumin, Oregano, Basil, Thyme, Rosemary, Dill, Parsley, Mint, Nutmeg, Clove, Mustard Seed, Vanilla, Chili Pepper, Coriander

🍯 Sweeteners & Oils (13)

Cane Sugar, Honey, Maple Syrup, Cocoa, Coffee, Tea, Canola/Rapeseed Oil, Olive Oil, Safflower Oil, Malt, Hops, Baker’s Yeast, Brewer’s Yeast

🧪 Chemical Additives (27)

In addition to foods, the MRT tests for 27 chemical additives commonly found in processed foods, beverages, and medications:

Food Dyes

Preservatives

Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole), BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene), Sodium Nitrate, Sodium Sulfite, Sorbic Acid, Polysorbate 80

Sweeteners

Aspartame, Saccharin, Sucralose, Acesulfame K, Fructose (HFCS)

Flavor Enhancers & Other

MSG (Monosodium Glutamate), Tyramine, Phenylethylamine, Solanine, Lecithin, Coumarin/Vanillin, Glycerin/Glycerol

How Wellbloom Uses This Panel

When you search for a product on Wellbloom, our system:

1. Extracts the complete ingredient list from the USDA FoodData Central database
2. Maps each ingredient against the 176 substances listed above
3. Uses direct matching (e.g., “milk” → Cow’s Milk), derivative identification (e.g., “whey protein isolate” → Whey), and chemical compound recognition (e.g., “Red 40” → FD&C Red No. 40)
4. Classifies the product’s risk level based on the total number of panel matches found

Note: The exact 176 analytes may be updated periodically by Oxford Biomedical Technologies. This reference reflects the current standard panel. Always verify with your testing lab for the most current version.