Histamine intolerance

A sensitivity to histamine-rich foods, causing symptoms that mimic allergy when breakdown is impaired.

What it is

Histamine intolerance is not a true allergy. A low-histamine diet trial can help confirm it.

Signs people often notice

•Headache
•Flushing
•Hives
•Gut symptoms after food

Who it affects

More common in adults, often with gut or allergy issues.

Questions worth asking your clinician

?Could this be histamine?
?Which foods should I trial avoiding?
?What else could cause this?

This information is general and educational. Always speak to your GP or prescribing clinician before changing medication, starting supplements, or acting on anything you read here.

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