Journal Articles

An Introduction to DAO Deficiency
Author: Histamine Dietitians | Tolerance Residents: January to March 2025. Diamine oxidase deficiency (DAO deficiency) is often one of the main precursors to developing a histamine intolerance. Some studies estimate that over 10%...
An Introduction to DAO Deficiency
Author: Histamine Dietitians | Tolerance Residents: January to March 2025. Diamine oxidase deficiency (DAO deficiency) is often one of the main precursors to developing a histamine intolerance. Some studies estimate that over 10%...

Histamine In Food & Drink
Author: Chloe Hall | Tolerance Resident: November to December 2024. Histamine intolerance is complex, with various underlying factors affecting each person differently. This means that not everyone is affected by...
Histamine In Food & Drink
Author: Chloe Hall | Tolerance Resident: November to December 2024. Histamine intolerance is complex, with various underlying factors affecting each person differently. This means that not everyone is affected by...

Histamine During the Festive Season
For people living with histamine intolerance, managing your diet can be difficult enough at the best of times. During the holiday season this can become even harder, as work parties...
Histamine During the Festive Season
For people living with histamine intolerance, managing your diet can be difficult enough at the best of times. During the holiday season this can become even harder, as work parties...

Histamine Intolerance & Women’s Health
Given its association with hormonal fluctuations, histamine intolerance may be especially relevant for women experiencing reactions that fluctuate with their menstrual cycle or other significant hormonal changes.
Histamine Intolerance & Women’s Health
Given its association with hormonal fluctuations, histamine intolerance may be especially relevant for women experiencing reactions that fluctuate with their menstrual cycle or other significant hormonal changes.

Hayfever and Antihistamines
What is hayfever? It's an allergic reaction, where your body perceives pollen as an invader, triggering your immune system to respond as if it’s an infection. For some, this immune...
Hayfever and Antihistamines
What is hayfever? It's an allergic reaction, where your body perceives pollen as an invader, triggering your immune system to respond as if it’s an infection. For some, this immune...

What is Diamine Oxidase (DAO)?
Research indicates that ~80% of cases of histamine intolerance are caused by a lack of an enzyme called diamine oxidase, also known as DAO. So what is DAO? Where does it come...
What is Diamine Oxidase (DAO)?
Research indicates that ~80% of cases of histamine intolerance are caused by a lack of an enzyme called diamine oxidase, also known as DAO. So what is DAO? Where does it come...