Carolina Functional Nutrition

02/02/2026

Reviews like this never get old 🤍

Healing takes time, testing, and a plan made just for you—and the results are so worth it.

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Wondering if functional nutrition could help you too? Book a New Client Consult at the link in my bio!✨

01/28/2026

Yesterday we talked about why histamine symptoms happen. Today, let’s talk about what can actually support DAO. 👇

If DAO (diamine oxidase) is your main histamine-processing enzyme, support often starts with nutrients and food choices—not just avoidance.

Supporting DAO may include:
🥦 Copper-rich foods like broccoli, asparagus, almonds, sunflower seeds, and beef liver
🥛 Calcium sources such as goat or sheep dairy (as tolerated)
🍓 Temporarily lowering high-histamine foods like strawberries, spinach, and avocado if symptoms are persistent

For some people, targeted support can also help:
🧬 Histamine-friendly probiotics (bifido-based formulas like Probiota HistaminX)
🍷 DAO enzymes when consuming higher-histamine foods like fermented foods or alcohol

Histamine support isn’t one-size-fits-all. Gut health, nutrients, hormones, and genetics all influence tolerance.

Curious about the gut–gene connection? 🧐
See our recent posts to learn more!

01/26/2026

An elimination diet isn’t a cure.
It’s a tool. 🛠️

Removing foods can calm symptoms and create clarity—but it doesn’t address why your body was reacting in the first place.

The real work happens when we:
✨ support digestion
✨ repair the gut lining
✨ balance hormones & detox pathways
✨ address infections, stress, and nutrient gaps

Food removal can be step one.
Root-cause healing is the goal. 👏

01/23/2026

COMT is one of the most important genes involved in brain chemistry and estrogen metabolism. 🧬

If you watched yesterday’s reel, you know this gene helps regulate neurotransmitters, mood, motivation, and how your body clears estrogen. The good news? Your genes respond to your environment—and food is one of the most powerful ways to support them.

To support COMT, focus on foods like cruciferous veggies, leafy greens, nuts & seeds, beans, avocado, fish, and beets. 🥦🥑🐟

Pro tip: Choosing organic and minimizing plastic packaging when possible can help reduce chemical exposures that may interfere with hormone and detox pathways.

01/22/2026

01/21/2026

Is it in your genes… or is it your gut? 🧬

Most of the time, it’s the interaction between the two.

Genetics can influence how your body detoxes, responds to stress, processes nutrients, and handles inflammation — but they don’t act in isolation. Food choices, gut health, sleep, stress, and environmental inputs all help determine how those genes are expressed.

This is often why symptoms can feel confusing or inconsistent. Two people can have the same genetic tendencies and completely different experiences — depending on how well those pathways are supported.

When we look at genetics alongside diet and gut health, we gain clarity instead of labels. 👏 It helps explain patterns, sensitivities, and why certain approaches work beautifully for some — and fall flat for others.

Some genes I commonly consider in practice include COMT, MTHFR, DAO, and VDR — all of which interact closely with nutrition and digestion.

Curious which genetic pathways may be influencing your symptoms? Have you ever wondered why the same “healthy” foods don’t work the same for everyone? 🧐 Share your questions in the comments!

01/20/2026

Healing my autoimmune, hormone and gut symptoms started with a lot of structure — and in 2016, that looked like a very strict paleo diet.

It helped my body calm down and finally feel some relief… but it also left me afraid to change anything once I felt better.

And that fear makes sense. When you’ve worked so hard to heal, the idea of reintroducing foods can feel risky — like you might lose everything you gained.

What I’ve learned over time is that the goal of functional nutrition isn’t lifelong restriction. It’s building a body that feels supported, resilient, and safe enough for balance again.

Today, my approach looks a lot more flexible — still rooted in mostly whole foods, still primarily gluten-free and dairy-free — but with room for real life, joy, and yes, ice cream. ✨🍦✨

01/13/2026

’Tis the season for simple, nourishing upgrades—starting with protein powders I actually trust and use in practice. 💪

Whether you do best with plant-based, tolerate whey well, or love adding collagen for extra support, the goal is the same: ingredients your body recognizes and can digest.

✨ Pro tip: I personally don’t tolerate whey - so I combine collagen with a plant-based protein for a complete amino acid profile and a creamy texture. ✨

Brands I recommend:








🔗 Find all of my recommended protein powders through my Fullscript link (link in bio)

01/12/2026

Sometimes the “shortcut” everyone’s looking for is actually consistency. 📶

And the hard work? It just might get you to a much better place.

Showing up for your meals. Supporting your gut. Getting curious about your labs. Building healthier routines one-by-one.

The small, unglamorous choices add up—and they’re often what make real, lasting change possible.

If this is the year you stop chasing quick fixes and start building a foundation that actually supports your health, you’re in the right place! ✨👉 Book a new client consult at the link in my bio and let’s get started!