Science‑based strategies for a low‑histamine life
Looks at what science shows about the causes of histamine intolerance and the latest research on histamine sensitivity and intolerance.
Can vitamin C improve histamine intolerance symptoms? Is your secret weapon against histamine intolerance hiding in your fruit bowl? Living with histamine intolerance often means experimenting with countless dietary approaches and low histamine foods and supplements, in hopes of finding relief. While no one approach works for everyone, vitamin C and vitamin C-rich foods stand … Read more
When you think of winter, what do you envision? Do you picture yourself sipping hot cocoa by the fire and nibbling on comfort food? Those are the kinds of winter activities we look forward to. But if you suffer with histamine intolerance, winter and the holidays takes on a different perspective. Having worked with many … Read more
It would be delightful if we all stayed healthy enough that we never needed to take a trip to the pharmacy to fill a prescription. But we live in an imperfect world and sometimes we need prescription medications to treat symptoms and manage chronic conditions. Yet some medications have hidden downsides if you have histamine … Read more
Do you suspect you’re sensitive to histamine, or have you been diagnosed with this misunderstood condition? It’s frustrating when you can’t get answers! Having seen many patients suffering from allergy-like symptoms who benefit from a low-histamine diet and lifestyle, this condition deserves more attention. The goal of this blog is to help you understand and … Read more
Have you ever experienced an itchy, flushed feeling when you have an allergic reaction or get a mosquito bite? Or the runny nose and watery eyes when you’re dealing with seasonal allergies or a cold? There’s a sneaky molecule behind those unpleasant symptoms – histamine. You can think of histamine as that one enthusiastic band … Read more
Is histamine intolerance hereditary? If you’ve been diagnosed with histamine intolerance, you might struggle to understand why. One question people ask is whether histamine intolerance is hereditary and whether it runs in families. It’s a fair question to ask. Genes are the blueprint for our existence. They orchestrate every facet of our identity, from physical … Read more
We know the role a diverse and healthy gut microbiome plays in health. But if you grapple with histamine intolerance, you have to stay on top of your dietary choices and also be aware of the supplements you take. You might wonder whether you can take probiotics and what the best probiotic brand for histamine … Read more
If you have histamine intolerance, the prescription is to follow a low-histamine diet. By reducing your body’s histamine level, and not introducing outside sources of histamine, you can tame and even eliminate the symptoms of histamine intolerance. However, a low-histamine diet isn’t a cure for histamine intolerance. It helps control the symptoms. But you must … Read more