

Are Your Gut Issues, Headaches, Heart Palpitations, And Other Symptoms Due To Histamine Intolerance?
7 snips Oct 30, 2023
Join Todd LePine, an integrative functional medicine expert, Lisa Dreher, a dietitian focusing on nutrition, and Dr. Leo Galland, a leading authority on functional medicine, as they unravel the complexities of histamine intolerance. They explore its surprising links to migraines, anxiety, and gut health. Expect insights on personalized dietary approaches, mast cell activation, and even connections to long COVID. Discover how adjusting your diet could alleviate various symptoms and improve overall health in this enlightening discussion.
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Histamine's Role
- Histamine, found naturally in the body and food, plays a key role in digestion and acts as a neurotransmitter.
- Excess histamine can cause various symptoms, while too little can lead to drowsiness.
Dermatographism and Histamine
- Dermatographism, a condition where scratching the skin leaves a raised red welt, indicates excess histamine in connective tissue.
- Mast cells, a type of white blood cell in connective tissue, release histamine in response to offending organisms.
MCAS: A Misunderstood Condition
- Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is a diagnosable condition involving excessive histamine release.
- MCAS symptoms can include migraines, brain fog, digestive issues, and menstrual problems, often misdiagnosed.