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Allergies Questions

What exactly is histamine intolerance? What is the cause?

Jul 21, 2016

Histamine-intolerance is an allergic condition in which you are unable to tolerate a natural chemical made in your body (and found in certain foods). Histamines are a critical part of our immune system and are also part of at least 22 other crucial physical processes in the body, including stimulating digestive acids and reducing blood pressure.

However, too much histamine can also be a bad thing. If you eat foods that produce too much histamine or your body is unable to break down histamines (as it should, when they are not needed), you get an allergic reaction and a whole load of symptoms. Here’s a detailed explanation of the causes, symptoms and ways to deal with histamine through natural means.

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Sharda Agarwal
Sharda Agarwal is a qualified Functional Nutrition Therapy Practitioner & a Certified Blood Chemistry Analyst. She first used dietary supplements to overcome a debilitating migraine she suffered for years. Since then she has studied the subjects of nutrition and nutrients extensively. She uses this to manage the health of her family at home and with Sepalika.