01/11/2026
Histamine, we associate this word with allergies. However, it's much more than a drippy nose and lots of sneezing.
A quick way to determine if histamine is affecting your health is to do a scratch test. Simply scratch your forearm and wait a few seconds to see if a red line appears over the scratch. If one appears I'd be looking at the DAO genetic variant. In this situation your body cannot break down histamine, consequence, histamine overload which can present itself with lots of symptoms as noted below.
There are outside-the-body stressors, like mold and mycotoxins that can further your body's reaction to histamine. And then, sorry, the foods that are high in histamine. If you or a loved one is experiencing the symptoms listed below or your scratch test is positive, give the office a call to schedule an appointment for an evaluation.
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