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Causes of histamine intolerance or sensitivity explained
Histamine intolerance has become the common term in everyday use. Unlike lactose intolerance, where the enzyme lactase is missing to…
MCAS, HIS and more
Articles on MCAS, histamine intolerance syndrome, and salicylate intolerance (Samter's triad), and related sensitivities: causes, symptoms, and evidence-based approaches to treatment.
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Vitamin B6, taurine, and histamine intolerance: possible interactions
The role of cofactors in DAO production is poorly understood
Histamine intolerance comes with a wide range of symptoms, and…
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A connection between histamine, mast cells (MCAS), endometriosis, and bladder issues (IC)?
Mast cells are not just concentrated in the diencephalon, the part of the brain involved in emotional regulation, they are…
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Natural approaches to interstitial cystitis and chronic bladder pain
Clinical work specializing in mast cell and other immunological conditions naturally leads to frequent contact with patients dealing with interstitial…
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Toxic side effects of vitamin B6: an often underestimated risk
New findings on B6 toxicity
Vitamin B6 is commonly recommended for neurological conditions, ME/CFS, and mast cell conditions, partly…
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Histamine Intolerance: Everything about testing and getting diagnosed.
The diagnosis of histamine intolerance is not easy, simply because too much histamine causes symptoms - even in healthy people! The…
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Hypnosis for allergies and histamine-mediated symptoms
An interaction of psyche and especially atopic diseases or allergic diseases is often suspected. The discipline of psychoneuroimmunology picks up…
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Amino acids in Histamine Intolerance and Mast Cell Disease (MCAS)
Amino acids are building blocks of body proteins and therefore essential for life. Certain amino acids cannot be produced by…
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3 controversial amino acids in Histamine Intolerance and MCAS
First, I want to note that a sufficient supply of protein and, above all, essential amino acids, which the body…
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Copper and Diamine Oxidase (DAO): Is there a link?
Some food supplements for histamine-intolerant or histamine-sensitive patients contain copper, claiming to support the enzyme diamine oxidase (DAO…
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How to deal with itching in MCAS and allergic conditions
Guest post by pharmacist Laura Ploch
Itching as a symptom of mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) and allergic conditions
When…
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Medication side effects in allergies, MCAS, and urticaria
Mast cell patients often end up on a wide mix of different medications, aimed at stopping the constant release of…