Post by Sigma on Dec 26, 2018 9:41:34 GMT
Amines are produced by bacteria during food storage and fermentation and found in a wide variety of foods.
Though there are many types of amines, histamine is most frequently associated with food-related intolerances.
Histamine is a chemical in the body that plays a role in the immune, digestive and nervous systems.
It helps protect the body from infection by creating an immediate inflammatory response to allergens. This triggers sneezing, itching and watery eyes in order to potentially excrete harmful invaders.
In people without an intolerance, histamine is easily metabolized and excreted.
However, some people are not able to break down histamine properly, causing it to build up in the body.
The most common reason for histamine intolerance is impaired function of the enzymes responsible for breaking down histamine — diamine oxidase and N-methyltransferase.
Symptoms of histamine intolerance include:
Flushing of the skin
Headaches
Hives
Itching
Anxiety
Stomach cramps
Diarrhea
Low blood pressure
People with an intolerance to histamine should avoid foods high in this natural chemical, including:
Fermented foods
Cured meats
Dried fruits
Citrus fruits
Avocados
Aged cheeses
Smoked fish
Vinegar
Soured foods like buttermilk
Fermented alcoholic beverages like beer and wine
Source www.healthline.com/
Though there are many types of amines, histamine is most frequently associated with food-related intolerances.
Histamine is a chemical in the body that plays a role in the immune, digestive and nervous systems.
It helps protect the body from infection by creating an immediate inflammatory response to allergens. This triggers sneezing, itching and watery eyes in order to potentially excrete harmful invaders.
In people without an intolerance, histamine is easily metabolized and excreted.
However, some people are not able to break down histamine properly, causing it to build up in the body.
The most common reason for histamine intolerance is impaired function of the enzymes responsible for breaking down histamine — diamine oxidase and N-methyltransferase.
Symptoms of histamine intolerance include:
Flushing of the skin
Headaches
Hives
Itching
Anxiety
Stomach cramps
Diarrhea
Low blood pressure
People with an intolerance to histamine should avoid foods high in this natural chemical, including:
Fermented foods
Cured meats
Dried fruits
Citrus fruits
Avocados
Aged cheeses
Smoked fish
Vinegar
Soured foods like buttermilk
Fermented alcoholic beverages like beer and wine
Source www.healthline.com/
