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ZOE Science & Nutrition

The surprising truth about histamine intolerance

Feb 15, 2024
32:44
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This episode delves into the world of histamine intolerance, discussing its symptoms, potential treatments, and its connection to hay fever and allergies. It explores the importance of histamine as a signaling molecule in the body, its role in allergic reactions, and the dangers of excess histamine. The podcast also explores histamine intoxication and intolerance, factors affecting the effectiveness of the DAO enzyme, and tips for managing histamine intolerance through dietary changes and improving gut health.
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Quick takeaways

  • Histamine intolerance occurs when the body has impaired DAO activity or a compromised gut barrier, leading to symptoms such as bloating, headaches, and respiratory issues.
  • To prevent histamine intoxication, it is important to avoid consuming spoiled fish and high-histamine cheeses, and to prioritize eating fresh foods and freezing perishable products to reduce histamine intake.

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Histamine Intolerance: Understanding the Basics

Histamine intolerance is a condition characterized by hypersensitivity to histamine, a chemical involved in various bodily functions. While histamine is important for our health, excessive histamine can lead to allergic reactions, scombroid fish poisoning, and histamine intolerance. Histamine intolerance is a chronic condition that occurs when the body has impaired DAO activity or a compromised gut barrier, allowing histamine to enter the bloodstream and trigger symptoms. Common symptoms include bloating, headaches, palpitations, and respiratory issues. Diagnosis is challenging, and elimination diets are commonly used to identify trigger foods. Healing the gut and supplementing with DAO can help manage histamine intolerance.

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