Histamine Intolerance Support: What to Use?

[@ianpearson8976]

I believe histamine is the number one cause of mental issues in society. It's not diagnosed in Western standard medicine. If you can get this under control, it won't solve all your problems but it will provide you with quite a relief for sure.for most, high dose ascorbate may bring some relief, more severe cases you're going to have to get serious with methionine, b5, b6, calcium etc and try to avoid high histamine release foods.

[@MichelleFisher-g7r]

True

[@allhimwithme5115]

Using L-Glutamine (Nutricost), whole ketogenic clean foods, immune boosting mushroom blends, and *_FASTING_* I totally healed myself of the most severe case of histamine intolerance I'm aware of. I was *_SO_* intolerant that eating *_anything at all_* caused me a *_severe asthma attack_* just from the histamine released by my body to produce stomach acid. I self-diagnosed when I thought I had really bad allergies (not knowing it was eating that was the problem) to grass, leaves, mold, etc so I started fasting to reset my gut and _then_ noticed that I was FINE as long as I didn't EAT. So, I learned about histamine intolerance from doctors like Dr. Lynch (thank you!!!), found the MCAS food lists, and started healing my gut and only eating whole, clean keto foods on the "low histamine" MCAS lists to avoid symptoms while I was healing my gut. I fasted 23:1 80% of the time, 16:8 20% of the time and threw in a 3-day fast every month. I went from not being able to swallow anything without a reaction to being able to eat all the high histamine food I want after 5 months with that regimen. Now, I keep taking the L-Glutamine and I continue to fast, but I read Dr. Mindy Pelz's book, "Fast Like a Girl" and go according to my hormonal needs as a woman. I'm 51, female, 5'2", started at 129 lbs, now working to maintain my weight at 103 lbs (I still tend to lose by IF but Dr. Mindy's book is helping with that). My stem cell and human growth hormone production is through the roof as strongly evidenced by my majorly cut musculature. I haven't been this ripped since I was 30 and lifting weights at the gym regularly (which I'm not now, LOL). I live an active lifestyle, but WOW.

[@allhimwithme5115]

@@MountainCarpenterEagle Honestly, I'm still learning my own body's perfect "protocol." The immunity mushroom blend I was taking was "plnt" brand "mushroom immunity blend." Get Pelz's book, "Fast Like a Girl" and get your immune system cleaned up with that as a practical guide to fasting and eating. It takes time and patience, but you can't get an "exact protocol" from anyone...you have to listen to your own body and work it out. That being said, you probably have an MCAS/histamine intolerance so look up what I noted about that in my OP. Best wishes to you! You CAN get this under control with what I've given you, and there isn't any more I can do for you because your body is totally different than mine. I've learned that the hard way.

[@allhimwithme5115]

@@MountainCarpenterEagle My response disappeared...? Anyway, I thought I had SIBO (bloating) until I discovered Ayurveda food combining rules. Bye-bye bloat. As for my perfect protocol...I'm still looking for that; everyone needs to experiment and find their own, but fasting _and_ what you eat when you are eating is key. It's individual, though; don't let anyone fool you into thinking otherwise, that there's a "magic diet" that will fix you. Well, there is, but it's _unique to you_ and only you can find it. I'm still refining mine even though I'm tons better. Best to you and I hope this posts and sticks around!

[@hellofromJudy]

I wish I could talk to you. I have been eating three foods for almost three years. I react to touching food that is outside of my three foods.

[@allhimwithme5115]

@@hellofromJudy I deleted my email address response but it should still show up in your notifications.

[@susanmcglade3295]

Intermittent Fasting caused me to get symptoms apparently as my body reacted to it with stress causing rise in histamine

[@JBgoodiebag]

mage in my brain which I believe is due to gluten consumption causing Gluten Ataxia. Now I’m gluten free again for about a month now and I’m not having horrible symptoms like balance issues, lack of coordination and I can use my hands normally. I’m dealing with histamine issues. My skin turns red and I get annoyingly itchy all over my body. So I want to tackle this problem and I’m so happy for all the information from this Doc and Seeking Health. People need this information, it’s so important because there are so many people out there suffering and conventional doctors have no clue when it comes to illness like this. They dismiss what they don’t understand. Over the years I’ve developed Medical PTSD due to the ignorance and huge EGOS of conventional medical doctors. When I’m on gluten I suffer from depression and intense anxiety (the world becomes a very dark, scary place) and when I’m gluten free I don’t have depression or anxiety. Finding out about how gluten affects me is the most eye opening thing to have ever happened to me. I’m so thankful for this year and I’m so looking forward to healing.

[@marliesyanke4580]

I'm glad you found a solution to uten I suffer the same from that plus the histamine intolerance, which I'm still trying to find a dr for. Every dr is specializing now. No one treats the whole body. Not good.

[@drewdrewman28]

I also was pretty sure i had ataxia for years in my 20s, heavy head, unfocussed, terrible skin issues, felt like i came off a boat most of the time. horrible. The single best thing for me was a meat + veg only diet (zero sugar, low carb, no alcohol, lots of cold showers) for 3-4 weeks then continued as much as possible. I highly suspect its all related to gut health, which takes a very long time to get back on track. The doctors (in the UK) are largely useless with this type of condition. And i found once the gut/system has been given a long time with natural meat + veg to heal up, you can then enjoy most things in moderation. I think my years of pizza and beer at university made my system go "fk this!" :D

[@dinomiles7999]

How are you doing today ❤ ?

[@shawnryan8802]

Gluten is the devil for sure! I will never ever knowingly eat it again.Glad you figured out your trigger.

[@kmcel190]

All along I thought i had sever anxiety that developed out of nowhere. For over 2 years I've been struggling to get to sleep, would wake up like 10 times a night, or at 3 am fully alert and id never get enough sleep, and id developed severe sleep anxiety. I've since changed what i eat and no longer eat within 5 hrs. of bedtime if i can help it. I get at least 7.5 hours every night now and quality is great. I forgot what feeling normal feels like.

[@bc9086]

THIS is the kind of information I’ve been in need of badly! Thank you from the bottom of my heart doc! I’ve been suffering my entire life with this crap and I’m finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. It will be a long road of testing and dietary changes but at least I have answers! Thank you so much!

[@lindapelle8738]

Hi wondering a year or so later if you ever found relief for your histamines and if so what protocol did you use. I am miserable with histamine intolerance and just starting to investigate.

[@allhimwithme5115]

I hope this is behind you by now, but just in case here's my experience and I hope it's encouraging. Using L-Glutamine (Nutricost), whole ketogenic clean foods, immune boosting mushroom blends, and FASTING I totally healed myself of the most severe case of histamine intolerance I'm aware of. I was SO intolerant that eating anything at all caused me a severe asthma attack just from the histamine released by my body to produce stomach acid. I self-diagnosed when I thought I had really bad allergies (not knowing it was eating that was the problem) to grass, leaves, mold, etc so I started fasting to reset my gut and then noticed that I was FINE as long as I didn't EAT. So, I learned about histamine intolerance from doctors like Dr. Lynch (thank you!!!), found the MCAS food lists, and started healing my gut and only eating whole, clean keto foods on the "low histamine" MCAS lists to avoid symptoms while I was healing my gut. I fasted 23:1 80% of the time, 16:8 20% of the time and threw in a 3-day fast every month. I went from not being able to swallow anything without a reaction to being able to eat all the high histamine food I want after 5 months with that regimen. Now, I keep taking the L-Glutamine and I continue to fast, but I read Dr. Mindy Pelz's book, "Fast Like a Girl" and go according to my hormonal needs as a woman. I'm 51, female, 5'2", started at 129 lbs, now working to maintain my weight at 103 lbs (I still tend to lose by IF but Dr. Mindy's book is helping with that). My stem cell and human growth hormone production is through the roof as strongly evidenced by my majorly cut musculature. I haven't been this ripped since I was 30 and lifting weights at the gym regularly (which I'm not now, LOL). I live an active lifestyle, but WOW.

[@allhimwithme5115]

@@lindapelle8738 Did KZbin alert you to my response to the OP? I healed my histamine intolerance; see above. It IS possible. Emotional health is a big part of it that most people don't address because they don't realize it's connected. Dr. Will Cole's book "Gut Feelings" was essential. Best to you!

[@Crazeefish313]

Anyone having a Histimine issue, i cured my issues with that amino acid with fixing my methylation issue. If you're over it under you'll need to figure out if you're under methylation. I fixed it with TMG zinc, b6, b2

[@iamhermonica6331]

How do you figure that out?

[@beckyraskin3280]

I was doing very well with the whole histamine thing for over 2 years. I had no clue that probiotics could increase histamine production in the gut or just make all the symptoms worse. 1 or 2 days after taking a new prebiotic all the histamine intolerance symptoms just exploded

[@vanessac1965]

Prebiotics feed sibo. Probiotics are different but can still exacerbate some issues

[@jillianbaptiste6350]

@@vanessac1965Good point and many people seem to over look this. I have to avoid prebiotics at all cost due to SIBO. The only probiotic I have is ‘histamine’ safe.

[@deannaclift7516]

I LOVE this format. I'm a RN and this is a great method of learning for me! Thank you!

[@jillthompson7182]

Omg!!! Your video is the help I needed to bad!! 6 year journey trying to figure this out all on my own and been so sick!! You and your info is so me and made my day!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!❤

[@DrBenLynch]

Glad I could help!

[@jillthompson7182]

@@DrBenLynch I still need so much help, need some guidance. Overwhelmed with one day good and too many flare ups with food, feel better when I don’t eat. Oxalates a problem as well as histamine intolerance, can’t think, body and joints hurt and poor quality of life. Gut issues.

[@tanistealife]

I believe that all the genes have a direct correlation with our traumas and emotions being held in the body. This information is so helpful. It all just makes so much sense. Thank you!

[@creationsingsdotus3468]

Happy that I’m starting to be able to answer your conversational questions. “Dirty Genes” unlocked my histamine condition, and others in my family🎯

[@DrDianeDAddie]

THANK YOU for your amazing work, Dr Lynch. Question: when will Seeking Health make Histamine Block Plus that we vegans / vegetarians can buy? I have the pea based DAO supplements and they do seem to work, surely you could swap out the pig based DAO component of Histamine Block Plus? Pigs are as sentient as dogs and human toddlers and their suffering in the farming industry is absolutely appalling: I am a veterinarian, I see it first hand.

[@successfulperson3304]

Completely agree!!

[@Frederer59]

Histamine intolerance can really throw a wrench into the development of musicians who aspire to mastery on wind instruments. Same goes of course for singers.

[@maddskillz5177]

Omg im trainer with inflamed joints.😅

[@dinomiles7999]

MSM ❤! Your welcome , glad to help❤. Good luck ❤.

[@katharina6865]

I am too old (83) and tired to do the research, even though I bought your books in english and in german. After trying to detox Mercury, Cadmium, Alu etc. unsuccessfully for 14 years, I recently found out about my MTHFR. I will now test out your products bit by bit hoping for the best. I expect your videos to help me go ahead; but at 83 expectations are not too big. I am getting your products from a supplier in the US.(no Del.Charges for Europe).

[@universaltruth2025]

I know what you mean. I’m 50 with 3 children all who I suspect as having mthfr issues (along with myself). I just ordered the book plus some supplements and hoping for the best. I also feel exhausted always trying to figure out what is wrong and spending lots of money but not making much progress. If these ones don’t work I’m going to give up & try to focus on lifestyle - but its pretty hard to convince teens & children to make lifestyle changes.

[@universaltruth2025]

@@Maggie-zr2ow I don’t think I do but I think my son & daughter do. My daughter had bad eczema as a baby and still gets it as a teen, she always has some patch of broken skin, plus acne. She also has food allergies. My younger son is a magnet to mosquitos and histamine & the bites often create a huge histamine response. My main issue has always been fatigue. Yes I’ve also spent hundreds on supplements over the years!

[@universaltruth2025]

@@Maggie-zr2ow thank you v much for that advice. I will definitely look into those suggestions for my daughter’s hands and also the acne suggestions. It really is unfortunate that this mthfr gene does so much damage as well as causing acne which is especially unpleasant. It seems so unfair. I suspect my son’s reaction is also related to low B1 levels. I think we’re all deficient in the B vitamins due to the mthfr gene and that is causing the other issues. Thank you again for your suggestions. Wishing us both luck !! X

[@michele_daniella]

I’ve had my genetics analyzed 3 times. I have your book but have yet to really crack it open because it felt so overwhelming. But this video changes everything. Thank you so much because I finally learned what I needed to get started on this journey and understand how important my genetic SNPs are to improving my health. Thank you!!

[@tommyortiz6623]

What did you use? 23andme?

[@michele_daniella]

@@tommyortiz6623 yes, I used 23andme in the past. I’m currently working with Bob Miller at Tree of Life. Highly recommend.

[@tommyortiz6623]

@@michele_daniella nice what does your routine and diet look like using them? My fear is that I have health condition creating these little inflamed tumors/(cancer?) I was in between insurance so I couldn’t get it checked out

[@michele_daniella]

@@tommyortiz6623 diet is paleo. Main component of treatment deals with mast cells. But I have a lot of compromised detox pathways and mutations in general. Best of luck to you on your journey. P.S. treat for parasites. 😉

[@lindapelle8738]

Is 23and me used for genetic testing? Curious what the cost is. I have inerstitial cystitis histamine reaction in bladder, ouch leaky gut IBSC etc fibromyalgia . Can you tell me if you ever had gut symptoms? I feel this is my root cause. Trying to figure out best supplements to start with fir reducing histamine load and doses. Thank you any recommendations would be appreciated.

[@marlenanovess4681]

I'm so thankful that you are here for us. I've learned a lot from you over the past few years especially since reading your book. Keep up with supporting your viewers because we need a no nonsense Dr like you❣😉

[@jadedoptimist6364]

Seeking Health is one of my go to's. I have MTHFR.

[@jenb7415]

Oh my goodness, THIS WAS AMAZING!!! I trained as a nutritionist over 25 yrs ago in the UK and our theories then were often ridiculed and we were called ‘quacks’. It is fantastic that science and genetics is now able to map all of this stuff! Thank you so much for the most amazing talk and explanation. I’ve learnt so, so much. 🙏🙏🙏PS Is the histamine gene test only available in the US?

[@SmileG333]

Are you still practicing?

[@sgtaneja]

Well after 5 years I have figured out that my Histamine intolerance has direct link with iron & heme metabolism or methylation pathways. And hence supplementing vit C, Copper, rutin/quercetin , folate, b12, b6, glycine, bcaa, tryptophan, vit A etc All of which participate in regulating iron or heme metabolism or influence methylation status, also help tremendously with regulating Histamine. Also ramping up potassium which is used along b12 pathways, eliminated my histamine buildup. I've come to fall in love with potassium - amazing sleep , critical for vasucular integrity, Insulin & glucose mgmt, fluid balance, nerve repair, acid-base pH balance of the lymphatic system & so much more ! I believe potassium & magnesium when absorbed well in therapeutic amounts have strong anti cancer effects .

[@dinomiles7999]

Great post , thank you . ❤ Don't die, see you in 2500. Decentralization ❤

[@dinomiles7999]

Great info . Tks. Have you ever tried HISTADINE ❤? .

[@sgtaneja]

@@dinomiles7999 I only have it as part of my free form essential aminos complex which has all 9 essential aminos including histidine. I do not have histidine seperately.

[@MelOnaMission]

What type of potassium do you use?

[@rebeccaaldrich3396]

​@@dinomiles7999what is it?

[@eliakimjosephsophia4542]

Ben there can be an issue with zinc in women, after 24 hours of taking a low dose of zinc, 25IUs I then experienced neurological breast pains within 24 hours of taking it. Has soon as I stopped taking it, the nerve breast pains stopped within 24 hours. A friend also reported that she had pains after she took zinc too. We know that generally men have a zinc deficiency and women have an iron deficiency. I did buy your book, I haven't finished reading it yet, it's a lot for me to get my head around. I would really appreciate it if you could provide an article on your website specifically on chronic skin issues e.g. Psoriasis, Eczema and Dermatitis. Thank you.

[@LD-yq7cl]

It is concentrated in muscles when they are working, and it is also found in the heart, brain, and many other parts of the body. Carnosine is used to prevent aging and for preventing or treating complications of diabetes such as nerve damage, eye disorders (cataracts), and kidney problems

[@dinomiles7999]

Where did you learn this ❤?

[@TheRancherAndTheWife]

I've had crazy migraines for 14 years. When I take a DAO enzyme before any meal with histamine they seem to not happen, this is a crazy revelation. Now have to figure out what to do from here.

[@annettewillrett4854]

Thank you so much for this information! Lifelong asthma and congestion. Looking forward to reading your book and trying these interventions!

[@g.s.5868]

REALLY NICE TO SEE YOU MAKING VIDEOS AGAIN !

[@peanutbutterpluto]

Last year I learned all symptoms during past 20 years due to my body's inability to clear "excess" histamine. Here's what I learned but before that I have a couple of questions 1) what is 1 HDU? How many milligrams of histamine can 20,000 HDU degrade? So, it appears, at least in me, that low DAO at the end of small intestine + ascending colon is what's causing the problem. That makes sense because DAO's greatest expression is here and in fact increases at farther the distance. Elevated histamine lowers the pH in this area of intestine favouring bad bacteria versus good bacteria. That's why when I went gluten free which in turn lowers intake of sugar fructan, symptoms subsided because I deprived bacteria in that area a food source. Now that I know it's histamine, my goal is to eliminate "excess" histamine and hopefully as the pH rises in this area of my intestine, it will favour "good" bacteria and NOT bacteria that ferment. While gluten free helped with IBS, it did not cure the problem, "excess" histamine. In addition to excess histamine lowering pH and altering the motility complex in the small intestine and in turn causing IBS + SIBO, it also triggered many other symptoms outside my gut. Thankfully, I have since learned a lot including that some are selling the enzyme I need. However, as you know, not ALL need the enzyme. I have learned it's possible, at least in me, that diet and avoiding alcohol are sufficient to eliminate "excess" histamine. Avoiding alcohol is the easy part. Diet not so much. Thus, what I am doing is drawing a line in the sand and putting everything on one side "pro-inflammatory or histamine" and "anti-inflammatory or histamine" on the other side. I am having a lot of success with this approach. And once I learned more about the dose dependent relationship I will throw caution to the wind about where I buy my DAO and how much. Breck

[@peanutbutterpluto]

I have heard from several people online who have histamine intolerance + studied it extensively recommend ONLY soil based probiotic and nothing else. I have not confirmed one way or the other whether this will work for me.

[@dandan4831]

​@@peanutbutterpluto how 8s soil base . How is soil base probiotic?

[@randyhall380]

Ben is my Favorite doctor right now. Been following for awhile. Starting to get my own little collection of seeking health supplements. Thank you for all of your knowledge!

[@tpro998]

Thank you Dr. Lynch! I found my quercetin question tucked into this video. 😁👌👍

[@presouz5]

What was it?

[@tpro998]

@@presouz5 If I should take quercetin. Yes you can. Quercetin doesn't become a problem unless you take loads of it. An increased amount should be ok to take for a short period of time, like when you're experiencing illness. That's what my understanding was.

[@danielaminnekhanova3432]

Thank you for the info. Always excited for a new video. Just received the probiota histaminx and histamine block plus as well as a strategene kit. Very excited to learn more! Already done the SNP test done previously by another test but it doesn’t give much of explanation of how it all work together that’s why very excited about strategene report.

[@allysoncashion2268]

I am very new to the vast knowledge of histamines and histamine intolerance. I just finished nursing school and after becoming an RN, my eyes are SO open to the lack of comprehensive care in our medical system. Long story short: I have had about 10-15 symptoms from histamine intolerance for the last 18 years, maybe more. Exhausted from research, I googled again and found histamine intolerance. I followed a low histamine diet for THREE weeks and almost all my symptoms went away, including my extremely painful period. I was able to get through the very mild cramps (thanks to low histamine diet) with an antihistamine. I could not believe it. My question: What genetics test is recommended? I always hear people talk about their genes. But how do I find out what genes I have that are affecting my health?!

[@DrBenLynch]

I like SelfDecode the best. Use their genetic test to get the raw data and they have great reports, too. Get SelfDecode here - and use coupon code SDDRLYNCH to save 10% - selfdecode.com/?a_aid=seekinghealth Once you get your raw data back, run your raw data through my report - www.seekinghealth.com/products/strategene-report Histamine intolerance is a major issue. I also recommend reading Dirty Genes - amzn.to/4aUuF9V - I have an entire chapter on the DAO enzyme and histamine. Look into this bundle - which also comes with our histamine workbook - www.seekinghealth.com/products/histamine-bundle

[@torinancemusic]

I ruined my immunity with mold and then the antibiotics used during the mold struggle before I knew. I haven’t been able to recover after 3 years. I can’t eat anything. I took 3 months straight of herbal and regular antibiotics

[@alidag2081]

Hello Dr, Lynch, I discovered the existence of histamine intolerance recently by watching your podcasts and it has been such an revelation for me to relate it for my unusual skin rashes with vicious itching , I am 84 years old female and never had skin problem specially in this severity, the rashes are mostly on my arms, legs and hands sometimes to the point of bleeding. The reason this revealed on my skin is after I started using peptides, I had week hearth and peptides reversed my hearth condition 360%. Before I go further let me ask you this question in your experience and with tremendous knowledge could peptides and histamine intolerance create this skin problem? and how could I be sure? After benefiting so much from peptides I have to continue using them but not with this annoying and hurtful itches. God bless you for doing so much good to humanity with your teachings we need you in this sick world. please let me hear from you . Alida

[@dudoklasovity2093]

hello, perhaps it would be a good idea to throw in some L-citrulline and add AKG in form of AAKG to your Histamine Block + formula. It will help tremendously to remove the toxic NH4+ and peroxide through supporting SOD. It would enhance greatly the effect and lessen stress load on body. Many ppl with HIT and MCAS have elevated blood pH (marginal alkalosis), so removing ammonia is of a great benefit. Also, glutathione synthesis can be increased by supplementing with glutamine, NAC and glycine. (Some people with overactive brain may be sensitive to glutamine, due to its conversion to glutamic acids and glutamates, which are of highly stimulating nature in the brain. In that case, take some GABA as well to balance out the glutamates and calm your brain down, especially b4 sleep)/ BTW awesome video and products.

[@mommain2002]

This new format is very helpful!

[@helenannewilsonrid9608]

Wow! Doc, what a road map. Note: I ran across a B vitamin supplement with 1000 mg. of folate, thinking it would be good for hair but now I see very necessary in the battle with histamine. I also like the B-12 spray with various fruit and vegetable juice extracts which should have polyphenols.

[@naznow]

Dr. Lynch...I’m loving the retro glasses on you 😀

[@DrBenLynch]

ha. my eyes love the Blublox. huge improvement

[@johncaccioppo1142]

@@DrBenLynch They are fantastic for those of us living in the northern latitudes! That and warm lights ~3-4000 kelvin.

[@aleksejsjerjomenkovs3475]

Great video , Dr Lynch. Thanks a mill!

[@lillianvalentine1975]

I wish I could get these without the vitamin C and B6 as they cause pain in IC/Interstitial Cystitis, many people with MCAS/histamine intolerance have IC.

[@jac1161]

may be the oxalates -- read Sally Norton's "Toxic Superfoods" book.... the renal stones and brutal surgeries over the years...I don't eat oxalates anymore.

[@rlmyles6181]

I appreciate you speaking to us tonight I understand a lot now concerning myself thank you.

[@effigy8620]

Such a helpful video. Went to order some of the products but sadly noticed porcine kidney extract has been used. Would be great if a non animal derived supplement was available through Seeking Health.

[@jamierathod]

Thank you Dr. Lynch, this was very insightful! Much appreciation 🙏

[@Jp-jv2tx]

Thank you Dr Lynch very good explanation

[@gratituderanch9406]

What do we do now that stratagene isn’t available anymore? My 23 and me genetic genie is missing a lot of information. I’ve had trunk itching which I thought was my liver (had constant nausea during pregnancy and obstetric cholestasis- felt similar itch but only on trunk after baby was born). Had a HUGE allergic reaction to mango where I was SO hot (man my ears were on fire!) and had hives down to my knees and felt like severe sunburn plus rolling in nettles. Took benedryl and realized my trunk itch went away! I’ve suffered with that for YEARS! about a decade! Now I know its related to histamines!

[@habitshare]

So very helpful. Thank you so much for this.

[@paul-webster]

Hey Dr. I have had H-pylori and sibo overgrowths and i used antibiotics for both. I am now facing stomach issues again and i am trying not to do antibiotics but i have less strength everyday and i feel tired and very weak. Ive been tested for the MTHFR gene and i have it. I have been doing methylfolate and methyl B12 i do glutathione and B1 the type you mentioned in your book and i do nutritional yeast as well. I take zinc and copper and sAMe supplement. I am to also light headed and i get motion sickness now in the car but never used to. I also tested positive for RA.

[@annamaria54321]

Dr. Lynch, thank you so much for this. Very helpful!! Happy belated b-day, too:)

[@izat8598]

This is the best video!

[@gratituderanch9406]

Antihistamines lower your seizure threshold- meaning taking Zyrtec, Claritin, benedryl etc make you more likely to have a seizure. I have simple partial or focal aware ones that are triggered by showers (90% of the time). So be aware of that.

[@DrBenLynch]

interesting - didn't know this.

[@carlapatterson7360]

Thank you for all the information!

[@bellajune320]

I have it also for many decades after overmedication during childhood. The Derm prescribed me loads of antibiotics and accurate for nothing. I use the histamine blocker from seeking health. It is very complex. Had to change my lifestyle completely.

[@dinomiles7999]

How are you doing today ? ❤

[@donnabonino767]

You are so incredibly helpful with your information. I’m a double copy. I will do the dna test for my map and can’t wait until the kits are back in Thank you thank you

[@sheliathompsontx]

Excellent info. Thank you for the detail!

[@michelleboyd8015]

Dr. Ben - Thank you for such an informative video on how to use the supplements! I've used Histamine Block for about 18 months WITH food, and it has helped tremendously! I've never tried Histamine Block Plus and will order soon. I see that there are many nutrients that my naturopath has recommended to "open up" the Histamine pathway, but I'm afraid to proceed with her protocol. She has recommended MASSIVE amounts of niacinamide... 1500 mg per day! Does that sound excessive to you? Thank you for all of the guidance you give us. You have a heart for truly helping people. Please keep giving us videos like this!

[@DrBenLynch]

that much niacin is usually for high cholesterol

[@alexandrarodes5304]

Thank you so much for all your content!! And the way you explain it, so grateful!!! 🤗 Im a dietitian from Spain, I have your book and its a real treasure, and all your content here aswell and on Facebook/Instagram as I said is so valuable, its helping me so much to better understand how our body works and help my patients. Thanks you so much again Ben!!!

[@Shalinee2212]

Your videos are really helpful. Thank you! Do you have any idea of the connection between estrogen changes and HI? I've always had a propensity to seasonal allergies (hayfever) all my life but I have full blown HI now since entering menopause. I would like to see a video explaining the link between HI and changes in estrogen 🙏🏼 I also notice reactions to changes in temperature e.g. i have a strong allergic reaction when the temperature drops in the evening. Is this still HI or something else?

[@ninkazee]

Thanks so much. Awesome information.

[@Brinb]

Great video very informative. Thank you.

[@yaanaallen2303]

I had a major MCAS episode 5 years ago, manifest as tongue swelling, breathing difficulty, and diarrhea, I was given multiple shots for anaphylaxis and went unconscious, I ended up in ICU for 3 days. I was diagnosed with MCAS. My doctors said they saw no environmental or food cause. It took me about 6 months and 2 more visits to ER to notice my symptoms early enough to stop with antihistamines before symptoms developed to dangerious levels. 5 years later I only needed 1 or 2 antihistamines per week if i noticed itchy hands, until I got accupuncture with electrical stimulus, for a injured shoulder. Immediately after treatment I started coughing and tightness in chest, I took a benadryl. Next morning I had diarrhea. Another benadryl. Also body felt very shakey. It has taken me over a week to get back to daily antihistamines and only itching hands. Have you heard of accupuncture with electrical stim causing histamine dump? Just found your products and research and I am looking forward to trying them. Long history of autoimmune issues ( asthma, bulbous phemphagoid, MCAS).

[@hulamei3117]

My itchy hands was from too much canned foods.

[@GRAZIE-345]

Yes not acupuncture but dry needles in physical therapy

[@followurheart1112]

Me absolutely!!! When i mention to. Dr., im allergic to penicillin, and reactions are anxiety, headaches, disoriented, nervousness paranoia Heartbeat high etc. They think im weird. ThankQ

[@olive1502]

One day they will see.

[@marleinemelvin7736]

Happy Birthday wishes to you!

[@rawveganhomeboy2755]

thank you so much doctor for your knowledge. It has really helped me to figure out what is wrong with me.

[@gratituderanch9406]

Also, I learned afterwards about the importance in the relation between histamine issues and severe pregnancy vomiting. Hyperemia gravi something. I lost weight all three of my pregnancies and had to be put on Zofran. I think it was. I literally puked the entire nine months. I then ended up getting obstetric cholestasis- with ALL 3. Had to be an emergency inducted because they could have stillborn. All three were born, perfectly healthy and chunky though!

[@DrBenLynch]

ouch! Glad your three little ones are here ;) Histamine issues during pregnancy are a major issue. Histamine Digest during pregnancy is something that may support you next time. www.seekinghealth.com/products/histamine-digest Hyperemesis gravidarum Ginger and B6 are also very useful. We have both of these in our Optimal Prenatal www.seekinghealth.com/products/optimal-prenatal-240-capsules

[@TheDebraFDuncan]

Wow. This is a game changer!

[@AvaParnass]

I appreciate your teachings

[@notadonna5983]

Thank you so much!

[@12REDROSES]

Nice presentation! What are your thoughts on Genova Diagnostics? That's where I had my test done and was not impressed the with doctors limited understanding of my chart. I had more understanding of what supplements to take than what he could recommend. Still, I am not an expert in this field so I am doing my own work. Ordered your book. Had already tried some of your supplements and will be orderings a wider range through your website. Meanwhile, I will read the book and considering taking YOUR designated test which seems to have lots of details.

[@DrBenLynch]

I think Genova can be useful. As you said, the doctor's interpretation is key and if not good, that's an issue. Ask my team at Seeking Health to get you a list of referrals. ;)

[@JenniferLucas51119]

Love your work! I only have 1 complaint. I do not eat pork for religious reasons. I would LOVE your histamine block products, please consider sourcing through beef🙏

[@DrBenLynch]

You're not alone. I have tried sourcing DAO from other things but pork has the highest DAO level of animals which is why it comes from pork. You can use ProBiota HistaminX after dinner and also HistaminX any time of day. www.seekinghealth.com/products/histaminx

[@JenniferLucas51119]

@@DrBenLynch that is not helping. I also take histaminix. I need to heal my gut, but all foods suggested flair up my histamine response. I am day 26 into a water fast that will last 40 days. My "chicken arms" are not getting any better and idk what else to do... i figured fasting would give my gut the best chance to heal. But it seems worse almost. I understand beef would be more expensive for DAO and in lower quantities but I feel there are people that would pay for it, such as me.. unless you have any other suggestions 😥 I'm feeling super lost how to address this

[@swisskyokushinkaikan]

Hi great videos , I think coffee raises up my histamine , dealing with headaches for over a year , can’t figure it out , trying currently your histamine block but doesn’t seem to help much , as for the coffee , can u recommend a certain coffee brand that doesn’t trigger histamine ?

[@AmberPhlameDeB]

I really miss your thorough presentations!

[@charlottegoldyring]

Hi, I heard histamine peaks at ovulation and just before menstruation making due to increased oestrogen. Wouldn't taking bioidentical progesterone be helpful to counter act the high histamine symptoms? Thank you

[@thrivefnl]

Super info Thank you Shared far and wide

[@DrBenLynch]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Steve9Freestyle]

@Ben - do you have the updated list for the comparison chart? Thanks :)

[@iamhermonica6331]

I’m 37 and I’ve developed an allergy to acrylic. Whenever I get my eyelashes done or nails done; which I’ve done for years, I get extreme sneezing, runny nose, and watery puffy eyes. I get so stuffy that I cannot breathe from my nose. This lasts for about 3 days. It’s like seasonal allergies but extreme. I also noticed that I sneeze after my first sip of alcohol. I’ve been doing that for years and never noticed. I need help!

[@alexsandraAPRN]

Absolutely love it!!!!!

[@shaku55]

Hey doc, great stuff sir. Let me ask you, if one has a histamine issue but ALSO has a salicylate sensitivity, would HistamineX still be a good supplement? It's been tricky sorting through whether Rutin and Luteolin and others in that formulation are going to aggravate a salicylate sensitivity. Thanks for your insights!

[@allhimwithme5115]

I had such a terrible case of histamine intolerance that I couldn't tolerate _anything at all._ Here's my journey to health, and I hope it helps you, too. Oh, and my mom, too, couldn't tolerate any supplements because of gelatin, citric acid, etc. in the capsules and formulas. She's better now, too, but not totally out of the woods like I am...yet. Using L-Glutamine (Nutricost), whole ketogenic clean foods, immune boosting mushroom blends, and FASTING I totally healed myself of the most severe case of histamine intolerance I'm aware of. I was SO intolerant that eating anything at all caused me a severe asthma attack just from the histamine released by my body to produce stomach acid. I self-diagnosed when I thought I had really bad allergies (not knowing it was eating that was the problem) to grass, leaves, mold, etc so I started fasting to reset my gut and then noticed that I was FINE as long as I didn't EAT. So, I learned about histamine intolerance from doctors like Dr. Lynch (thank you!!!), found the MCAS food lists, and started healing my gut and only eating whole, clean keto foods on the "low histamine" MCAS lists to avoid symptoms while I was healing my gut. I fasted 23:1 80% of the time, 16:8 20% of the time and threw in a 3-day fast every month. I went from not being able to swallow anything without a reaction to being able to eat all the high histamine food I want after 5 months with that regimen. Now, I keep taking the L-Glutamine and I continue to fast, but I read Dr. Mindy Pelz's book, "Fast Like a Girl" and go according to my hormonal needs as a woman. I'm 51, female, 5'2", started at 129 lbs, now working to maintain my weight at 103 lbs (I still tend to lose by IF but Dr. Mindy's book is helping with that). My stem cell and human growth hormone production is through the roof as strongly evidenced by my majorly cut musculature. I haven't been this ripped since I was 30 and lifting weights at the gym regularly (which I'm not now, LOL). I live an active lifestyle, but WOW.

[@mimilicious7218]

@@allhimwithme5115Can u share what menu keto you eat everyday while you battling with you histamin intolerance? i'm so bad now. Its just attack my head now. Feeling headache almost the time

[@lesliebard7980]

so helpful, once again!

[@olive1502]

Hey Bad Dad, So I tried the DAO trick with no food in my stomach for 15 hours, not by choice, and my symptoms went away. What do I do now? Kill off the DAO eating bacteria with supplements like Oregano Oil?? Thank you for all your help and effort in this video. Really helps a lot.

[@DrBenLynch]

Id consider Gallbladder Nutrients before dinner. Then before bed, 1 capsule of Ox Bile 125. This for a month, then stop Ox Bile 125. Then add Probiota Histaminx after dinner. www.seekinghealth.com/collections/gut-health

[@lglearningtoedit]

Somebody mentioning nosebleeds! Its been difficult to figure out what's going on with that for me. Thinking it's an endothelial issue but listening to this, I'm thinking the histamine problem is likely the culprit.

[@odeliasilva]

So helpful! Thank you

[@jamesryan4261]

Can you do another video with these since the product line has changed significantly Thanks

[@JBgoodiebag]

Seeking Health, thank you for this info and thank you for having representation on your website of People of Color

[@brookeb7994]

Thank you! I appreciate these deep dives. Does magnesium play a role in histamine? Or do we know what role magnesium plays? Seems like many of the histamine symptoms also respond well to magnesium. (Migraines, anxiety, pms, muscle spasms, etc.)

[@lolodee3528]

ROLE

[@tigertalks1567]

Yes

[@florencehendrick4781]

Brilliant man..

[@ChrisJohn-dg8mz]

I have found that sucking liposomal glutathione (200mg daily is enough) promotes early morning sleep (REM sleep). This is very good for clearing the head. It empties the “histamine bucket” at the start of the day. It’s also great for dreaming!

[@MrGinz4uuu]

So it helped u to get rid of high histamine

[@ChrisJohn-dg8mz]

Sucking liposomal glutathione definitely gets it across the BBB. One night's sleep then resets the brain fog, mental fatigue and the vulnerability to daytime sleep back to zero. I think that it involves histamine but only in the brain. Triggers that cause typical IgE type allergic responses elsewhere in my body are not effected by sucking liposomal glutathione. I'm going to try swallowing liposomal N-AC next. Please try the liposomal glutathione, I'm sure I'm not the only person who benefits from this.

[@MrGinz4uuu]

@@ChrisJohn-dg8mz thanks for reply mate, where do you buy ur product from? Do the G.P also prescribe them for ur adhd or you just take it on your own.

[@Angela-io2ks]

Do you take the liposomal glutathione before bed or when you wake up in the early morning?

[@ChrisJohn-dg8mz]

It's nearly a year since I discovered this. I suck 200mg of liposome-dissolved glutathione first thing in the morning and I get the benefit 24 hours later. Delicious dreamy REM sleep. I have been sleep-deprived for as long as I can remember so this really surprised me. So far I have not found any other antioxidants that can do this. I take Kaempferia Parviflora (600mg) when I need a boost. It's a PDE inhibitor so it inhibits mast cells. Please try these and then comment.

[@presouz1740]

Hi Dr Ben, you are my go to for MTHFR, now I figured out I have histamine issues. I have HORRIBLE ITCHY EARS!!!! BEYOND ugh.. is that histamine issues? I have been taking your supplements. HOW LONG does it take? I am avoiding high His foods too.. thank you for all you do..

[@laurasmith1831]

Dr. Lynch, I struggle with low stomach acid, I have Gerd and acid reflux. I am drinking apple cider vinegar every day to help boost the stomach acid, but concerned about the histamine. Any suggestions?

[@dinomiles7999]

Hystadine ? . Changed my world ❤ . MTHFR , I believe he is ahead of his time . Decentralization our spices ONLY hope ❤ .

[@annerepsch]

So helpful thank you. I have discontinued estradiol and progesterone over one month ago. How long will it take to get it out of my system. Also have EBV. Help! Thank you. Anne

[@kavodemet7037]

Is there a product that works for acute and chronic stress like Histamine Block Plus that isn't porcine-derived?

[@irmareaves3450]

Dr Lynch, have you ever had a HaT( hereditary alpha Tryptasemia) gene test done only by Gene by Gene ? Ive recently discovered i have this gene " mutation" which causes release of too much tryptase and those mast cells to overreact. Explains all my "allergy" problems all these years....

[@DrBenLynch]

interesting - thank you. do you have the rsid for the specific mutation tested? and what alleles you have that put you at risk?

[@audreyhepburn8633]

I am very sensitive to all I take. I’ve tried luteolin and quercetin but I have skin and GI reactions at best. How do I go about ? Great video thank you !

[@raghdamohamed5752]

Start with antihistamine probiotics

[@audreyhepburn8633]

@@raghdamohamed5752 it gives me a major hypoglycemic feeling 😩

[@tendr247]

Skip probiotics and eat carnivore and take glycine daily and magnesium glycinate and L theanine at bedtime

[@LM-nu3em]

Not sure quercitin helps for slow COMT, actually it makes it way worse

[@DrBenLynch]

Higher dose quercetin is needed to further slow a slow COMT. Using things like Histamine Nutrients is very effective - and there is no quercetin in it. It actually has SAMe which is very helpful for COMT - along with magnesium which is also key. www.seekinghealth.com/products/histamine-nutrients

[@sarahravenswood3550]

Thanks Dr L great video my little boy 3 years old had may allergies and trouble sleeping . I didn’t a poo sample for him they said he had lost of histamine in his gut. What would u suggest for him ?

[@elfrank333]

My symptoms are just gastritis and stomach acid, felling tired anxiety but no skin reaction or congestion all my medical studies show that I just have gastritis and the food that reacts bad with my stomach are alcohol coffee orange chilli powder process food like fried food may I have histamine intolerance?

[@ginaconcialdi4352]

My Son has Remicade infusions for Crohns Disease. I bought HistaminX which I loved but he wouldn’t take it because the capsule was too big. THANK YOU for making powdered. He has a reaction every time his infusion starts- They give him benedryl shot and steroids. Why can’t the give him something before he reacts? Anything else can buy to help Crohns. Diet is good.

[@vyzuqui]

Is there a link between achy muscles and histamine intolerance? I take a magnesium supplement daily (magnesium tauraat, which also contains some P-5-P), but it only helps a bit.

[@dinomiles7999]

Your diet ?❤.

[@Filthycoffin]

I am curious since the Sam E works of pathway to decrease the histamine and process it. I have been taking it during the morning time and I have been getting extremely tired. I am wondering if that is because it’s decreasing the histamine in my body, and like you said the norepinephrine and that’s why I am having issues with fatigue during the day and it might be better for me to take it during the evening like you said it is phenomenal to take a night.

[@DrBenLynch]

SAMe works by supporting methylation. Methylation works on many things including breaking down histamine, dopamine, norepinephrine and estrogen. This is why you are getting tired. I recommend people take SAMe before bed. SAMe specifically turns histamine into n-methylhistamine.

[@pamelastgeorge4304]

Could glutathione have a relationship to why sometimes my bowel movements smell like perm solution (hydrogen peroxide)?

[@joealitz4157]

My question is why do people who get covid randomly get a histamine issue. I can’t handle it at all and it was severe at one point giving me anaphylaxis like episodes for like 8 months after infection. I never once had a histamine problem in my life before this.

[@DrBenLynch]

spike protein is extremely pro-inflammatory. I suspect you would benefit from vitamin D and glutathione to help support a healthy calm immune system.

[@joealitz4157]

@@DrBenLynch thank you! I defiantly will. You should look into this. There is people being diagnosed with MCAS after the infection which is odd. Hopefully it ends soon! Even with DAO and antihistamines I can barely eat.

[@gloria6396]

THANK YOU SO MUCH APPLE CIDER VINNEGAR WAS KILLING ME

[@DrBenLynch]

you're welcome!