[July 8 is World Allergy Day] Beware of Adult-Onset Allergies That Are Difficult to Notice ~GME Inc. Launches Campaign for At-Home IgE Allergy Testing~

GME Inc. (Location: Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture), a provider of at-home medical testing services, will be holding a discount campaign for its immediate type allergy test covering 41 items as part of its public awareness activities to deepen understanding of food allergies, coinciding with "World Allergy Day."

[Campaign Period: July 4, 2026 (Sat) 20:00 - July 11, 2026 (Sat) 01:59]

As part of its efforts to widely promote understanding of allergies in conjunction with World Allergy Day, GME Inc. will conduct a discount campaign for its immediate type allergy test. [Campaign Period: July 4, 2026 (Sat) 20:00 - July 11, 2026 (Sat) 01:59]

Details of the allergy test kit can be found here.

The Health Challenge of Food Allergies

In recent years, nuts have gained attention as healthy foods and are now used in a wide range of products, including snacks, breakfast items, protein bars, and granola. Along with their widespread use, it has been reported that nuts such as peanuts, walnuts, and cashews are increasingly causing food allergies not only in children but also in adults (Note 1).

Stinging sensation in the mouth

Discomfort in the throat

Recurrent abdominal pain and diarrhea

Coughing and nasal symptoms

Hives and itching

Even if you experience symptoms like those above after consuming certain foods, many people may not immediately suspect a food allergy.

"It's just my constitution."

"My digestive system is just weak."

"It's the change of seasons."

However, underlying these perceived ailments may be hidden allergies.

There may be various unexplained physical discomforts and unexpected hidden allergies.

Can Develop in Adulthood

Food allergies are not just a problem for young children.

Cases have been reported where individuals develop allergic symptoms to nuts, fruits, or shellfish in adulthood, even for foods they have eaten without problems before (Note 2), indicating that food allergies are not solely a concern for children.

Furthermore, with advancements in processing technology and changes in dietary culture, lifestyles have become more diverse. In some cases, mild symptoms may be overlooked, leading to continued daily consumption without realizing the causative food.

Many people experience discomfort after eating certain foods.

"Understanding the Cause of Discomfort" to Consider on World Allergy Day

Allergic diseases are diverse, including not only food allergies but also hay fever and atopic dermatitis. With the increasing trend of keeping pets like dogs and cats as family members indoors, exposure to animal-derived allergens in living spaces has also increased in recent years.

GME Inc. offers an allergy testing service called "Immediate Type Allergy Test [41 Items]" that can be used simply by collecting blood at home and mailing it in.

The immediate type allergy test measures IgE antibodies in the blood, which are used as a reference indicator when confirming allergies in medical settings, and can assess sensitization to multiple allergens.

Test items include inhaled allergens such as cedar, cypress, house dust, mites, and pet dander (dogs/cats), as well as food allergens such as egg white, milk, wheat, shrimp, and crab, and peanuts.

The immediate type allergy test can assess sensitization to 41 items, including food, animals, and pollen.

This test can be taken at home, even for those who find it difficult to visit a medical institution or who first want to understand their own allergy tendencies. Knowing the cause of allergies can lead to appropriate medical visits, improvements in living environment, and dietary changes. If unexplained discomfort persists, checking for allergies is one possible option.

GME Inc. supports individual health management through its easy-to-use at-home testing services. Why not take this opportunity on World Allergy Day, July 8th, to review your own health and that of your family?

Details of the allergy test kit can be found here.

Expanding Testing Opportunities Through Mail-in Testing

As a specialized mail-in testing company, we offer a wide range of testing services, including tests for sexually transmitted infections such as HIV and syphilis, lifestyle disease tests, female hormone tests, cancer tumor marker tests, and allergy tests. We believe that creating an environment where anyone can receive appropriate testing anytime and anywhere, regardless of whether they are an individual or part of a group/corporation, is important for expanding opportunities for prevention and early detection.

Our important role is to enable individuals to objectively understand their "current selves" through testing and to connect them to medical consultations or visits as needed, all through our convenient mail-in testing service.

Within the expanding concept of self-medication, we will continue to meet various testing needs and pursue contributions to the physical and mental health of each and every customer.

"Prevention, Peace of Mind, and the Future. It All Starts with Testing."

GME Inc.'s mail-in testing company offers a wide range of tests to meet diverse needs.

*Notes*

● This service is not intended for the diagnosis of diseases. ● It is intended to be used as a self-check to supplement medical examinations and regular health check-ups. ● Medical consultation may be necessary depending on the test results.

<Reference Materials>

*Note 1: Kubota H, Fukuie T, Hamaguchi S, Hirai S, Toyokuni K, Yamamoto-Hanada K, Ishiguro A, Ohya Y.

Trends over a decade in the prevalence and eliciting dose of peanut and tree nut allergies in Japan.

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: Global. 2025;5.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacig.2025.100582

*Note 2: Kusuri to Kenko no Joho Kyoku (Medicine and Health Information Bureau): Food Allergies, Can They Develop in Adulthood!?

https://www.daiichisankyo-hc.co.jp/health/selfcare/allergy-03/

[Contact Information]

GME Inc. Director of General Affairs, Shotaro Baba

TEL: 027-310-7000 E-mail: [email protected]

(Reception hours 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)

GME Inc.

Company Name: GME Inc. Trade Name: GME Medical Testing Laboratory Location: 1-1-5 Kataoka-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture Established: July 2006 Representative: Yukio Kowada, President and Representative Director Business Management: Shotaro Baba, Director of General Affairs Business Activities: Mail-in testing services, operation of registered sanitary testing facilities

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