Histamined Blog

Histamine, Metabolism, & Your Genetics

Today I want to discuss the connection between histamine intolerance and genetics.

Cannabinoids & Inflammation: Is There a Mast Cell Connection?

Today, I want to explore the connection between cannabinoids and mast cells.

Theanine: What It Is & What It Can Do

Theanine is an amino acid commonly found in tea and certain mushrooms. In functional medicine, theanine has a long history of use for...

Quercetin - What It Is and What It Can Do

Quercetin is a plant flavonoid found in many berries, grapes, cherries, kale, lettuce, cabbage, asparagus, peppers, cruciferous...

Mast Cells and Autism

April is Autism Awareness Month. There isn’t a better way to mark this occasion but to discuss lesser-known factors that may play a role...

Beyond Histamine — The Other Food Intolerances that Matter

If you’ve tried a low-histamine diet but are still experiencing symptoms, you may be experiencing symptoms of other food intolerances...

Mast Cells and Chemical Intolerance

Chemicals and toxins are everywhere: in our conventional cleaning, body, and beauty products; paint, plastics, our air, and so on. Yet,...

Mast Cells and Melatonin

Melatonin is your sleep hormone. Beyond sleep, melatonin also supports your blood pressure regulation, blood glucose, mitochondrial DNA,...

Vagus Nerve and Histamine

Vagus Nerve and Histamine Calming your nervous system is an essential part of healing, no matter your symptoms. Yet, I notice that so...

Histamine Intolerance, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, And Thyroid Health: What’s the Connection?

Thyroid hormone imbalances may exacerbate issues with mast cell activation or histamine intolerance.

Is Histamine Intolerance the Culprit Behind Your Skin Condition?

I often find that addressing histamine intolerance can lead to skin health improvements from the inside out.

Why You Should Consider Gut Health Testing for Histamine Intolerance

There are a number of different factors that can contribute to histamine intolerance, and gut imbalances are among the most significant....

What is DAO?

Histamine is a naturally occurring chemical that is involved in several physical functions, including allergic and inflammatory...