Why Are You Suffering From Histamine?

Do you have occasional gas, stomach upset, and other GI discomforts when enjoying wine, cured meats, cheese, fermented foods or citrus? 🍷 🧀 You may have a sensitivity to dietary histamine! On this episode of LE Live, Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal explain the whys and hows of histamine and what you can do about it!

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00:00 Introduction to Histamine Sensitivity
02:04 Understanding Histamine
03:21 Histamine's Importance in Digestion
04:29 Histamine & Gastrointestinal Discomfort
06:02 Mystery Symptoms Related to Histamine
07:48 Identifying High Histamine Foods
11:43 The Role of Diamine Oxidase (DAO)
12:18 Factors Affecting DAO Activity
15:04 Impact of Medications on Histamine Sensitivity
18:14 DAO Supplementation
23:44 Nutrient Support for DAO Function
27:03 Impact of Regular Antihistamine Use
29:06 Testing DAO Activity