LDA vs. LDI
Comparing Low Dose Immunotherapy (LDI) and Low Dose Allergen Therapy (LDA)
Overview of LDA and LDI
- Low Dose Allergen Therapy (LDA): Developed by Dr. Butch Shrader, LDA is a standardized approach that uses predetermined potencies of allergens. It is administered via intradermal injection, utilizes Betaglucaronidase, and follows strict protocols without customization.
- Low Dose Immunotherapy (LDI): Developed by Dr. Ty Vincent, LDI offers a customizable approach to allergy treatment and chronic immune-mediated illnesses, allowing adjustments in potency and antigen mixtures based on individual patient needs and chronic immune-mediated conditions.
- LDI for Internal Microbes was first developed in 2008 and gained momentum as the list of symptoms and diagnoses could be resolved with this ONE revolutionary approach to illness, disease, infections, and allergies.
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Feature |
LDA- Dr. Butch Schrader M.D. |
LDI-Dr. Ty Vincent M.D. |
| Customization | No customization; fixed potencies | Customizable potencies and division of antigen mixtures, allowing more or less potent LDI antigens |
| Administration | Intradermal injections | Sublingual doses |
| Allergen Potency | Predetermined (e.g., “MX” Medium food, “LX” Low food) | Flexible, ranging from 3C to any desired potency |
| Shelf Life | Expires | Does not expire; not sensitive to light or temperature changes |
| Allergen Groups | Limited allergen groups (e.g., MX, LX, IC, CF) and uses Betaglucuronidase. | Broad and customizable groups, including specific exclusions for personal reasons. Does not use Betaglucuronidase |
, Feature
Customization
- LDA: No customization; fixed potencies
- LDI: Customizable potencies and antigen mixtures
Administration
- LDA: Intradermal injections
- LDI: Sublingual doses
Antigen Potency
- LDA: Predetermined (e.g., “MX” Medium food, “LX” Low food, “IC” Environmental, “CF” Chemical)
- LDI: Flexible, ranging from 3C to any desired potency, sub-group customization, and timing flexibility
Shelf Life
- LDA: Expires
- LDI: Does not expire; not sensitive to light or temperature changes
Allergen Groups
- LDA: Limited allergen groups (e.g., food, chemical, environmental)
- LDI: Broad and customizable groups, including specific exclusions for personal reasons
Benefits of LDI over LDA
- Customization: LDI allows for tailored treatments that can address allergies and chronic immune mediated illnesses at different potencies, which is crucial for patients with unique sensitivity levels.
- Accessibility: Sublingual administration makes LDI a more accessible and often preferable option for many patients. Safe and effective for infants to the all ages.
- Durability: LDI treatments do not have an expiry date and are less affected by storage conditions, making them more versatile.
Custom Mixtures by our LDI Technician's.
For those needing a specific mix, we can prepare custom and autologous antigens. Upon receipt of your specific request, we process, sterilize and provide a concentrate antigen to your health care provider in a sterile vial, clearly labeled for easy use by your LDI healthcare providers.
Further Information
For a detailed list of allergens and Internal Microbial mixtures included in LDI treatments and potential dilutions, please refer to the LDI Allergens Mixtures list and LDI Internal Microbe Mixtures list.