The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee Histamine Intolerance: Causes and Foods That Help | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Live Q&A
Apr 11, 2024
In a lively discussion, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, a renowned gastroenterologist and bestselling author focused on gut health, dives into histamine intolerance. He shares insights on safe foods and common triggers, highlighting the impact of fermented items and even certain fruits. Dr. Bulsiewicz explains the role of the gut microbiome and diamine oxidase in managing symptoms. He also offers practical cooking methods, tips for dining out, and recommendations for a low-histamine diet, ensuring listeners gain actionable strategies for better gut health.
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Histamine Intolerance Is Whole-Body
- Histamine is a normal body chemical that causes problems only when levels become excessive or when the body can't break it down.
- Histamine intolerance can produce multi-system symptoms like bloating, headaches, skin changes, and palpitations concurrently.
Use A Low‑Histamine Elimination Test
- Test for histamine intolerance by doing a low-histamine elimination diet for 2–4 weeks and observe symptom changes.
- Use symptom improvement on that diet as supportive evidence rather than a blood or stool test.
Avoid Fermented Foods And Specific Plants
- Avoid fermented foods, vinegar-containing condiments, alcohol, and aged fish during restriction phases.
- Also limit spinach, avocado, tomatoes, and eggplant as common plant-based offenders.
