Hidden Allergy Triggers: The Histamine Connection

It's easy to think that histamine is the bad guy when you hear "anti-histamine" and "low-histamine diet" all the time, right? But, at healthy levels, histamine plays a critical role in the body by helping to remove allergens as a part of your immune response, helping your digestion by releasing hydrochloric acid to break down food and bacteria. It also supports your brain and mental health by serving as a chemical messenger between your brain and the rest of your body. The thing is, histamine is

What is Histamine Intolerance? High Histamine Foods to Avoid – Dr. Berg

Not all fermented foods are equal!! Histamine intolerance is a common reason I hear that people choose not to eat fermented foods. But a common misconception is that all the bacteria found in fermented foods creates histamines. This isn't actually correct, and in fact, some bacteria will break down histamines in the body and support histamine issues. The Kultured Wellness Culture Starters are designed to help your histamine intolerance with key strains that break down histamines in your gut. Unl

Most of us don't need to avoid high histamine foods. Before eliminating any grouping of foods it's good to consult with a registered dietitian or an allergist vs just leaving them out because of a list of foods/symptoms we see on social media. #DrSarahBallantyne #nutrivore #histamine | Sarah Ballantyne, PhD