Tag: histamine
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10 Types of Foods That Can Trigger Migraines

Migraines are a clinically recognized condition that affects 8-20% of the population. Factors associated with migraines include hereditary monoamine oxidase (MAO) deficiency, stress, unbalanced diet, skipping meals, crash diets, hormonal changes (which is why women suffer more), changes in sleep habits or lack of sleep, jet lag, and certain medications. Approximately 15% of migraine…
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Foods that increase histamine

Histamine is a substance that is mainly involved in the functions of the immune and central nervous systems. Histamine initiates an inflammatory reaction to alert the body’s immune system to a possible attack. This inflammatory reaction causes blood vessels to dilate in order for white blood cells to act faster against the infectious agent. The…