The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast The Histamine & Hormone Link with Rachel Mistry, MS, RDN | Ep 191
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Feb 1, 2022 Rachel Mistry, a functional dietitian from Erin Holt's clinic, dives into the intricate link between histamines and hormones. She explains how histamines can cause unexpected symptoms like cyclical headaches and emphasizes the impact of stress on hormonal balance. Listeners learn about the importance of estrogen balance, potential dietary adjustments, and hormone testing strategies. Rachel also highlights the influences of home environments on endocrine function, providing practical tips for managing histamine intolerance effectively.
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Multifaceted Histamine Roles
- Histamine plays multiple roles beyond allergy symptoms, including digestion and hormonal regulation.
- It affects different body parts depending on which histamine receptors it binds to.
Estrogen-Histamine Feedback Loop
- Estrogen triggers histamine release, and histamine can trigger more estrogen release, creating a cycle.
- Low progesterone or stress can worsen histamine symptoms by allowing unchecked estrogen effects.
Stress Impact on Histamine
- Stress has real physiological effects and can increase histamine production.
- Addressing stress and foundational health supports hormone and histamine balance.