Histamine is associated with common allergy symptoms:
Foods naturally high in histamine:
Foods that may cause your body to produce more histamine:
Histamine is released by mast cells as part of our immune response, and is then broken down by
2 genetically coded enzymes produced in the cells lining our small intestine, diamine oxidase (DAO) & histamine-N-methyltransferase (HNMT) – active in the brain & associated with aggressive behavior, ADD and poor sleep. If we have an abnormality in these genes, resulting in deficiency of the enzymes, we will have an overactive sensitivity response to foods, pollens, pet hair, mold & chemicals etc.
Histamine Type 1 Receptors are located in the smooth muscle of the small and large intestine, bladder, and sensory nerves. Overstimulation of these receptors can result in bronchoconstriction (asthma), bladder constriction (feeling of repeated UTIs), visceral hypersensitivity (abdominal pain), & skin itching (eczema). They are also in the brain affecting sleep, body temperature regulation and appetite.
Histamine Type 2 Receptors are located in the walls of our veins, arteries, heart and uterus.
If you suffer with sinusitis, eczema, food reactions call Sunshine Coast Nutritionist and Kinesiologist
Karen Emans on 0408 748 532 to find out what can be done.
- Sinusitis & sneezing
- Headaches
- Skin itching and hives
- Stomach cramps
- Poor temperature regulation
- Reaction to the sun
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- Aggressive behavior and ADD
Foods naturally high in histamine:
- Alcohol, especially champagne and red wine
- Processed meat like chorizo, smoked salmon, bacon etc
- Aged cheese
- Tinned fish
- Dried fruit, citrus fruit and pineapple
- Fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, yoghurt, pickles, vinegar
- Avocado & Eggplant
- Cinnamon & cloves
Foods that may cause your body to produce more histamine:
- Alcohol
- Chocolate
- Citrus fruit
- Some Nuts - walnuts, cashews and peanuts
- Dried beans
- Tomato
Histamine is released by mast cells as part of our immune response, and is then broken down by
2 genetically coded enzymes produced in the cells lining our small intestine, diamine oxidase (DAO) & histamine-N-methyltransferase (HNMT) – active in the brain & associated with aggressive behavior, ADD and poor sleep. If we have an abnormality in these genes, resulting in deficiency of the enzymes, we will have an overactive sensitivity response to foods, pollens, pet hair, mold & chemicals etc.
Histamine Type 1 Receptors are located in the smooth muscle of the small and large intestine, bladder, and sensory nerves. Overstimulation of these receptors can result in bronchoconstriction (asthma), bladder constriction (feeling of repeated UTIs), visceral hypersensitivity (abdominal pain), & skin itching (eczema). They are also in the brain affecting sleep, body temperature regulation and appetite.
Histamine Type 2 Receptors are located in the walls of our veins, arteries, heart and uterus.
If you suffer with sinusitis, eczema, food reactions call Sunshine Coast Nutritionist and Kinesiologist
Karen Emans on 0408 748 532 to find out what can be done.