The Dr. Hyman Show

Mold, Lyme, Gut Health, and the Mystery of Histamine Intolerance

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Apr 21, 2025
Dr. Todd LePine, a specialist in Integrative Functional Medicine, and Dr. Mark Pimentel, a prominent professor in Gastroenterology, dive into the hidden complexities of histamine intolerance and chronic health issues. They discuss how gut health and environmental factors like mold and Lyme disease can exacerbate symptoms such as fatigue and food sensitivities. The conversation highlights innovative diagnostic approaches, the significance of personalized nutrition, and the crucial role of the immune system in managing histamine-related responses for better health outcomes.
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INSIGHT

Histamine's Dual Role

  • Histamine acts as both an immune response and a neurotransmitter affecting the brain and sleep cycle.
  • Blocking histamine causes drowsiness, showing its role in brain stimulation and wakefulness.
INSIGHT

Histamine Causes Diverse Symptoms

  • Histamine intolerance causes a wide spectrum of symptoms like headaches, brain fog, fatigue, and digestive issues.
  • Many patients are misdiagnosed because their symptoms appear unrelated but stem from histamine overactivity.
ADVICE

Low Histamine Diet Basics

  • Avoid aged, fermented, and leftover foods to reduce histamine intake.
  • Emphasize fresh meat, fish, vegetables, and non-citrus fruits on a low histamine diet.
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