The ideal time course for elimination is not established. Consider magnitude of antibody response and antibody half-life as well as the current dietary intake, level of motivation, status of mucosal integrity, along with remission and/or progression of symptoms. If you are a patient, please follow up with your ordering provider to discuss a food (and food additive) reintroduction timeline. It is up to the ordering provider to identify the treatment plan.
For more information about antibody half-life, please see the attached Food Immunoglobulins handout.
