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The Gut-Mast Cell-Axis - cause or exacerbating factor?
Facts, figures, and myths: focus on the gut
Research on the gut and its microbiome has literally exploded over the…
Daniela Dwersteg
Nutrition consultant and phytotherapist. Personally affected, deeply immersed in the world of intolerances. Focus areas: nutrition, medicinal plants, gut microbiome. Currently building a nature retreat in Costa Rica. Complicated food lists welcome.
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MCAS and cystitis: how histamine irritates the bladder
The TL;DR for this article
* What IC/BPS actually is, and why "cystitis without a classic urinary tract…
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Choline, citicoline, alpha-GPC: what's actually supported in POTS, MCAS, and ME/CFS
Choline for POTS and brain fog
When someone in clinical practice mentions taking citicoline or alpha-GPC, it is almost…
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Elemental diet explained: uses in medicine
Elemental diets were originally developed as a high-calorie, minimal-fiber food source for space travel, designed to keep astronauts…
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Side effects of elemental diets and their effects on the gut microbiome
An elemental diet is typically a liquid, fiber-free diet used in gastrointestinal conditions, among other things. It supplies patients…
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Salicylate intolerance / NSAID intolerance explained
When food triggers breathing difficulties, asthma attacks, or hives, and standard allergy testing comes back negative, it is worth considering…
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Which antidepressants are safe to use with MCAS and histamine intolerance?
MCAS or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome is a condition in which mast cells release excessive amounts of mediators. The digestive…
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Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS): mediators and symptoms
For many conditions whose causes are still poorly understood, the role of mast cells is increasingly moving into scientific focus.…
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Causes of Samter's triad and NSAID intolerance, part II
This article is part of a series exploring the underlying causes of NSAID intolerance and its best-known presentation, Samter&…
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Caffeine in Histamine Intolerance, MCAS & Asthma
Caffeine is a stimulating substance, and as such responsible for the well-known effects of coffee. Moreover, especially in people…
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Treatment of histamine intolerance: a detailed overview
The mechanisms that lead to and trigger histamine intolerance are still only partly understood. What is currently known about how…
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Histamine Intolerance and beyond: Understanding Biogenic Amine Sensitivity
Some people with histamine intolerance also react to other biogenic amines. This often shows up in a specific pattern: a…