{"id":1447,"date":"2018-05-02T23:37:59","date_gmt":"2018-05-03T06:37:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vitaliahealthcare.ca\/blog\/?p=1447"},"modified":"2023-04-25T03:17:22","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T10:17:22","slug":"histamine-intolerance-and-digestion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitaliahealthcare.ca\/blog\/histamine-intolerance-and-digestion\/","title":{"rendered":"Histamine Intolerance and Digestion"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Its Allergy season and those that suffer from allergies understand how hard this time of year can be on how we feel. Histamine is usually associated with allergies such as sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion and skin reactions. What you may not know is that Histamine may also contribute to digestive symptoms. Common symptoms that may be, in part, due to histamine includes diarrhea, abdominal pain, heartburn and reflux.<\/p>\n

Histamine is a biogenic amine produced by your immune cells and it has various effects in your body. It is produced by mast cells, basophils, and other cells in the body as part of the immune response to injury or infection.
\nHistamine plays a role in inflammation and is involved in allergic reactions. Histamine binds to receptors on cells as a part of an allergic reaction, causing dilation of blood vessels, increased permeability of blood vessels, and smooth muscle contraction. The result is symptoms such as itching, swelling, redness, and hives.<\/p>\n

Histamine also has other functions in the body. It is involved in the secretion of stomach acid. It is also a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. However, when histamine levels become too high or the body overreacts to its presence, it can lead to various allergic or inflammatory disorders.<\/p>\n

Some of the digestive symptoms Histamine can contribute to include loose stools, gas, bloating, heartburn. Other body symptoms that may also be a sign that Histamine may be causing some of your digestive symptoms include:<\/p>\n