Histamine intolerance: what is it?

Histamine intolerance causes allergy-like symptoms when consuming high levels of histamine. Symptoms include hives, congestion, swelling, headache, diarrhea, and heartburn. A low histamine diet is the main treatment, avoiding processed and fermented foods, and alcohol. Vitamin C and B6 can help, and antihistamines can reduce symptoms. People with histamine intolerance experience symptoms similar to an […]

What’s a histamine receptor?

Histamine receptors are G protein-coupled receptors found on different cell types, stimulated by histamine molecules outside the cell. There are four types of histamine receptors: H1, H2, H3, and H4, each causing different reactions within different cells. Antihistamines block the activity of H1 and H2 receptors and are commonly used in allergy and acid reflux […]

Allergic reaction to histamine: signs?

Histamine is a neurotransmitter that protects the body from foreign substances, but some people develop an intolerance or allergic reaction to it. Symptoms include stomach problems, hives, eczema, and hay fever. Histamine intolerance is caused by a lack of diamine oxidase (DAO), which breaks down histamine. To control the condition, sufferers should change their diet […]

What’s Histamine?

Histamine is a chemical produced by the body’s basophils and mast cells to aid in the immune response and act as a neurotransmitter. It interacts with four types of receptors to produce reactions, including allergic reactions and stomach acid secretion. Histamine also regulates various bodily functions, including digestion, orgasm, and sleep. Histamine is a chemical […]

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