The role of histamine
Histamine plays an important part in our body’s immune response. It also serves as a neurotransmitter and contributes to the release of stomach acid.
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Histamine is formed internally
Histamine is naturally produced in our bodies to respond to infections, viruses or allergic reactions (such as pollen). Certain environmental factors can also block the body’s histamine-degrading enzymes from working effectively, causing a histamine overload.
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Histamine is found externally
Some food and drink contain high amounts of histamine. Once consumed, these foods and drinks increase the overall amount of histamine in the body. Some food and drink don’t necessarily have high amounts of histamine, but are capable of encouraging your body to release more histamine, acting as liberators.
Educational Content
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Hay fever 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...
Hay fever 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...
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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...
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Histamine Intolerance - A Beginners Guide
Histamine intolerance is a fast-growing food intolerance. Studies have shown that 1-3% of people suffer from some form of histamine intolerance, however, due to the range of symptoms and complexity of diagnosis, many experts believe...
Histamine Intolerance - A Beginners Guide
Histamine intolerance is a fast-growing food intolerance. Studies have shown that 1-3% of people suffer from some form of histamine intolerance, however, due to the range of symptoms and complexity of diagnosis, many experts believe...
