My 5 Day Low Histamine Diet Plan + Recipes (for Histamine Intolerance)

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Most people don't experience pain directly related to their food. Yet when I was at my worst, every meal I ate caused me some level of pain either immediately or within an hour or two of finishing. In kind, I started to eat more slowly and eat less variety, even cutting down to no longer consuming dishes but merely ingredients.
After several months of this, I finally tried a low histamine diet after hitting rock bottom both mentally and physically. And it worked! So I started a blog (lowhistamineeats.com) documenting the recipes I made within my limited foods list, and eventually shared the entire diet plan I created & followed after the many doctors I saw were of little to no help. In the years since, I've continued to share new recipes & info I uncover about the diet and the relatively unknown mast cell activation disorder.
Before getting started, I just want to make sure you're armed with more resources than I was. It's important to understand the basics of low histamine diet plans and why they seem so specific and restrictive, so this video gets into a bit of my own journey, some of what's worked for me the last 2 years, and then the 5 day low histamine, low FODMAP diet plan I followed (& why I chose those specific foods).
Check out the full post here: lowhistamineea...
DISCLAIMER: this is my personal diet plan that I've followed as I've dealt with systemic inflammation the last couple years. I am NOT a doctor, and you should always consult a medical professional before undertaking a change to your diet.

[@helenndow1101]

Doctors here don’t know anything about histamine problems other than prescribing anti histamines.

[@lowhistamine]

That's unfortunately still a very common experience- I've started mentioning that it's helped me to every doctor I see, hoping that at least a few of them look into it. While it's frustrating, the number of resources out there to help people get to the root cause is always increasing!

[@meliamedaverman3558]

Most drs they just give their patients pharmaceutical medicines. Most of these medicines have side effects. But they won't tell you to go and have a healthy diet.

[@lowhistamine]

@@meliamedaverman3558 and unfortunately, it's because we've become addicted to the carbs-- bread, pasta, candies, etc.-- and aren't willing to give them up, even though this is hugely contributing to people's developing and maintaining chronic illness. Doctors know this, so they've basically stopped reminding their patients to follow a healthy diet.

[@Ruktiet]

Histamine intolerance is NOT a root cause.

[@tomomasta3254]

​@@Ruktietwhat is?

[@nxjksj]

I've been taking antihistamines since 2018, and this year it particularly came back with a vengeance. Nob amount of histamines have helped with the chronic urticaria and for a month I wake up scratching and itching. I've been crying about it, and this is my first day trying a low-histamine diet until I figure out what I'm allergic (if there is a trigger at all, as my IGE levels are 2000 3 years ago). I've been scared and overwhelmed to try, and calling your site and video a help would be an understatement. Thank you so much for this and all your hard work. It helps to know I'm not alone and helpless, and these food meal preps are something I can do with little to no experience. I'm hoping that after a week, the symptoms may have lessened (nothing seemed to help except steroids). Thank you for hand-holding me through this process, words cannot describe how grateful I am.

[@lowhistamine]

I'm so sorry you've been dealing with all of that, and I hope you've had a noticeable reduction in symptoms with a low histamine diet, because those definitely sound like immune-related symptoms. Thank you for taking the time to type out this kind comment, and I'm sending big hugs and strength your way!

[@victoriagoingforit6183]

I've tried some of these recipes and they're actually all very tasty. You did a good job with figuring out how to add flavor and not make it boring

[@lowhistamine]

Oh, that's so sweet! Thank you, Victoria, and I'm glad you've liked them!

[@Ruktiet]

If anyone suffers from biogenic amine intolerance (not only including histamine, but also tyramine, spermidine, cadaverine, spermidine, spermine, putrescine, and more), you very likely have SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), or MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome). While the latter can have many causes, such as SIBO, but also including anxiety disorder, severe chronic stress (corticotropin-releasing hormone is an example of how the nervous system can directly activate mast cells), chronic infection, as well as intoxication such as due to exposure to heavy metals as well as bacterial or fungal (mold) toxins. The first (SIBO) is a condition where colonic bacteria overgrow into your small intestine, very often due to food poisoning with CdtB-producing pathogenic bacteria such a Campylobcter, Salmonella, Shigella species and certain pathogenic E. coli species, which leads to anti-vinculin antibodies causing autoimmune response to the vinculin protein in your interstitial cells of Cajal which disrupts an important function in your small intestine: the migrating motor complex. This is a series of peristaltic waves differring from the regular peristalsis during digestion, and it occurs when you’re fasted, in between meals, and it’s purpose is to clean out the small intestine from food debris and bacteria from a previous meal. When this peristalsis can’t occur properly due to this post-infectious autoimmune mechanism, for example, then the small intestine is prone to overgrowth with commensal bacteria from the large intestine. It appears that the bacteria which overgrow are almost always commensal E. coli strains, and Klebsiella aerogenes and Klebsiella pneumoniae species. Pimentel’s team at MAST in Cedars Sinai have found that this new overgrown and disrupted small intestinal microbiome has upregulated cadaverine and putrescine synthesis, up to a 4-6 fold than in people with healthy small intestinal microbiomes. Knowing that these biogenic amines severely reduce DAO (diamine oxidase) activity, it would not be surprizing that this condition can cause histamine intolerance (as well as intolerance to other biogenic amines). But this is not the only way it could potentially do that; SIBO also induces intestinal hyperpermeability (leaky gut) which causes a large set of downstream symptoms on it’s own, as well as induce mast cell activity and innate histamine secretion. Please, take a lactulose (NOT lactose) breath test if you suspect SIBO or IMO (Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth), and get proper treatment with the non-absorbed antibiotic rifaximin and maybe a small intestinal prokinetic in case of SIBO, and the proper antibiotics for IMO if you test positive for any of these. This approach in your video encourages eating disorders and doesn’t address root cause at all. Also, one should note that eliminating certain foods completely reduces oral tolerance, making your immune system even more sensitive

[@lowhistamine]

you have a lot of good points here, but I think you're putting a lot of weighty expectations on a 14-minute introductory video. Most of the science you're addressing is personally fascinating, but much more than 90% of viewers would have the background to understand. One could argue that any elimination diet or food restriction encourages disordered eating, but to be fair, the point of the video is NOT to address the root cause(s)-- it's to sort out whether you may have a histamine issue in the first place, and take your observations to your doctor. Five days of doing anything isn't going to sort out root cause(s), so it's not reasonable to put that on a single KZbin video. As your very long, thoughtful comment points out, this is a very complex issue that it seems to me you've spent a very long time working to understand, and I, as well. In the course of that, I've also found that presenting too much information or even caveats for basic info to people who are completely new to histamine, much less histamine issues, is NOT a good way to make stressed, overwhelmed people who are in pain feel like they have any more of a handle or control over getting themsleves back to good health. That said, there are several causes of histamine issues beyond SIBO, which is why I always encourage people to talk to their doctors about their symptoms and how to responsibly proceed with their treatment. But many people just want a starting point and don't have access to healthcare of any kind, or at least not with any expdiency, so having a doable starting point is critical, and what I'm aiming to provide. Regardless, I appreciate your feedback.

[@nicolacharlesworth808]

One thing that I've noticed in the low histamine diets is that they say to stray away from leftovers (or meal prepping) since aged foods have increased bacteria thus causing higher histamine levels.

[@lowhistamine]

Very true!

[@trembleidlehands]

I just got a big standup freezer so I can meal prep then freeze immediately. It takes so much time to short order cook every single meal for yourself every single day lol

[@Seanb33ee]

I like your calm voice. A lot of people miss this approach when the viewer is probably quite stressed before they even begin the video

[@lowhistamine]

Thank you for your kind comment! Apologies for the delay - KZbin stopped sending me notifications about comments, even when I logged in!

[@judymiller5154]

Wish I'd seen this video a couple of years ago! Very nice. I was already eating protein-heavy keto when I discovered HI after months of severe long covid. I simply could not absorb and make decisions around new programs, diets, shopping lists etc. So I did an extreme elimination diet: only fresh-cooked beef and butter 2x a day! Plus double dose anti-histamines and a few anti-inflammatory supplements. I was 90% resolved in under 3 weeks!!! Then I was able to find the SIGHI list, look for my fav foods that are low hist, and start testing one new food a day. As my symptoms were controlled, I recovered, and as I recovered I was able to tolerate more foods. Once I learned to use DAO before suspect meals, I achieved a tolerable lifestyle, but what a process!

[@lowhistamine]

Phew! It sound slike you've been through the wringer - and made it to the other side! Thank you for sharing your story with us. The quality of what you're eating almost always matters more than the food itself, especially if you're sensitive to certain chemicals, as many of us masties are. Not one single approach will work for every body, but I'm glad to hear that you for the approach that worked for YOUR body. And I'm sending big hugs and good energy for your continued recovery :)

[@judymiller5154]

@@lowhistamine Thank you and God bless ❤️🙏❤️

[@sydneygesualdi7162]

Hi, hearing your story gives me hope. I have been struggling with long Covid for a year now and suspect I have histamine intolerance. Currently gluten free but am going to start grain free, low histamine, sugar free, and dairy free. At this point I am so desperate to try anything to feel like my old self again.

[@lowhistamine]

I'm so sorry you're dealing with all of this, Sydney, but I love that path for you. If any of my story & the symptoms you've heard about histamine intolerance resonate with you, there is unfortunately a high incidence of HIT and MCAS with people experiencing long covid. I think you're going to fast-track your healing with that particular version of the diet, and please do make stress-reduction a priority. I wish I'd done both of those things right off the batt, 3 years ago.

[@Bloggingidiot]

Same here. Long Covid. Definitely feel better when I eat the correct foods. It’s so hard though!

[@mike-oh7pz]

Is it from covid or the vax?

[@jenniferbross1211]

I had long Covid also and suspected histamine issue as I feel it when I have a reaction. Finally remember a chiropractic neurologist I knew from years ago. He tested for it along with some sensitivities and bingo. Been on for a week. Finding food is difficult.

[@hoboonwheels9289]

Jabs side effects?

[@cinderella-kj2zu]

I have been doing low histamin diet for a week and I am changed! Not prtfectly, but I would say my health is 30% better and I am losing weight quickly (4kgs in a week). I cannot tolerate gluten and dairy either so I leave them out making the diet even harder. But it seems it’s worth it!

[@lowhistamine]

It's definitely difficult to follow a new diet, but I'm glad that it seems to be making a difference for you - some high initial weight loss can be due to lessened bloating and water weight from lowered inflammation, but I'd encourage you to talk to your doctor about all of this, especially if you continue to rapidly lose weight!

[@cinderella-kj2zu]

@@lowhistamine thank you 🙏 losing weight slowed down for me and I have a strong feeling that I also have SIBO… I will have it checked shortly! 👍 maybe that’s why I have always had a belly …. Especially since I gave birth. Since then my symptoms have been stronger.

[@lowhistamine]

@@cinderella-kj2zu it's difficult to figure out what's causing body changes, especially during pregnancy, but this is definitely something to bring to your doctor and talk through. SIBO can be treated, and when it is, it can be so life-changing!!

[@cinderella-kj2zu]

@@lowhistamine thank you! 🙏

[@jojackson1573]

The low fodmap makes sense ... I gave myself gout by drinking vast amounts of spinach smoothies in the hope they would help my inflammation which caused hashimotos... Lol bad move. ..spinach is high in purines and oxolates ...and hyper nutrition of this was NOT a good idea. Im presently making a low fodmap , low purine , low oxolate list... My goodness what a minefield!

[@Ruktiet]

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome is not an autoimmune disorder. It’s an immune disorder of your humoral immune system, but it’s not necessarily autoimmune, which means that there is no necessary immune receptors or antibidies against innate proteins or substances involved.

[@lowhistamine]

that is correct.

[@smrityshubhi]

My 12 year daughter has allergy to water which has been worst since she hit the puberty. She get hives.....do u think it could be due to low immunity

[@StephanieAlice]

@@smrityshubhi MCAS definitely.

[@victoriagoingforit6183]

I am a 65-year-old woman that mostly gets migraines and asthma from high histamine foods as well as some other symptoms. I can tell that the inflammation in my body is quite high and in fact blood tests show that my inflammation is high. I will try your diet plan. I have managed to avoid getting COVID and I was determined because I felt like probably if I got COVID then I would get long COVID and then it would make my symptoms even worse because they sounded so similar to what I've been experiencing already.

[@lowhistamine]

Yeah, I had covid in December and it derailed me for several weeks... luckily I'm already on a medicine for my MCAS that really works well for me, so it didn't completely blow up my life like some other events, but I can understand why it makes you nervous. My mom is 69 and the same cautious way; she and my dad are still covid-free. I've had asthma since I can remember, so I can relate to the uncertainty it brings. Please let me know how the plan goes for you, and I really hope it helps!

[@chestnutmair1]

I am hoping this will help my Long Haul Covid symptoms. So much suffering. Thank you for doing this. My brain fog will not let me do much. Anxiety and panic keep me agoraphobic at home. Going to Drs I have found is a waste and sucks up what little energy I have

[@lowhistamine]

I hope it helps, too! I'm unfortunately very familiar with the long haul symptoms & they can be indescribably debilitating-- since I seem to have MCAS, I've found a low histamine diet to be very helpful, but beyond just low histamine, the thing that has made the most difference is cutting out grains. Grain-free low histamine has made a HUGE difference (especially after having covid for the first time last month!). The v*cine in triplicate unfortunately is what set my immune system off the first time, though I'm positive it would have been way worse had I had full-blown covid, initially. I'm not a doctor, but personally If I were starting over dealing with my/your symptoms, I'd try low histamine and make sure to keep out all grains, added sugar, and refined oils. Low histamine already recommends limiting sugar and refined seed oils (stick to cooking with olive or coconut oils), but additionally cutting out all grains will help heal you faster. Look into the 'Deflame Diet' book to learn more about the anti-inflammatory balance that cutting out those foods helps with. I know it can be hard to focus or even find the desire to read/learn right now, but it can & WILL get better. You can do this, Mary, and you deserve to heal. It's incredibly frustrating and disheartening to have so many doctors appointments turn up 'nothing abnormal,' but there is DEFINITELY something going on inside you and you have the power to heal yourself. Please also look into vagus nerve stimulation & deep breathing to help deal with your anxiety in the meantime- it's literally saved my life. ❤

[@chestnutmair1]

@@lowhistamine Thank you so much for your encouragement. I am so very grateful for your help. I have been doing Mediterranean diet but I will do low histamine now. I have to get control of this anxiety. It alone makes it so hard to move forward. Thank you again.

[@lowhistamine]

@@chestnutmair1 (sorry for the delay!) I know how very dark and deep down you can feel when you're really low. I'm sorry anyone else has to deal with those feelings, but I understand where you're coming from; sometimes it can even seem to come out of nowhere at all! I truly hope the LH diet helps.

[@dianeperez6816]

Thanks for all the information! I’m new to the low histamine diet, and would love to see more meal ideas, and techniques you have learned on your journey to becoming healthier. 😊

[@lowhistamine]

Thanks, Diane! There are a lot more meal ideas on the site, if you're looking for some inspo, but I'm also working on more videos for the new year... this one took over 40 hours to put together!! I'm excited to do some recipe videos, though, and especially one on the food swaps that have made my life easier!

[@BioEcoSeaChele]

I am so pleased I found your KZbin channel. I started suffering with allergic reactions after trying a new supplements 4months ago. For the last 4 months I did my best to do so much research into low histamine foods and be strict with my diet. Antihistamines made me feel really sick so couldn’t rely on them. I feel a lot better now although still have occasional flare ups with certain foods. This video has given me some hope having a limited diet as this is how my life is now 😊

[@lowhistamine]

Thank you for your kind words! I've absolutely been there, and it's very burdensome to be so restrictive with your diet. I hope you've been able to reintroduce a lot of foods since then, and are feeling overall on the mend. :) Also, apologies for the delay in responding - KZbin stopped sending me notifications about comments, even when I logged in!

[@rubythecraftgirl7097]

Hi, I am literally suffering with almost exactly what you went through. I react to almost everything I eat, even low histamine foods. I've tried broccoli and cauliflower on 2 different occasions and I've reacted horribly. I had covid 2 years ago and took me over a year to recover. Although I didn't recover fully, I did make a lot of progress. I got sick with influenza a little over a month ago and took antibiotics. Shortly after starting the antibiotics I started reacting to some foods. As days have passed, I've been reacting to more foods. I am now only able to tolerate about 5 or 6 foods, and these foods do give me some reaction. My symptoms are, stomach discomfort, nausea, dizziness, racing heart or palpitations, feeling very warm, extreme fatigue and the worst are severe anxiety and depression. This wasn't me before. I was able to go to work and come home and cook for my family and handle house chores. This is so debilitating. I've been to so many doctors and they all just say that it's just anxiety and have even prescribed antidepressants. I am also going through menopause so you can imagine how bad this is for me. I cry every day because I miss the old me and my life before this. I have watched so many you tube videos and I even found who I think is the perfect doctor to treat this but they have a very long waiting list. I would like to thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for showing us your recipes and food preparation tips. Several of the ingredients you use I can't even eat at the moment, not even in small portions. I have already lost about 10 pounds in a little over a month. I don't get hungry but my stomach feels very empty and get so much discomfort every 2 hours. I am currently only talking vitamin c and B6, I've heard they also work like antihistamines. I don't think they are working for me but I'm going to continue taking them. I've heard that if you're having gut issues that can be the root cause and all we need to do is heal our gut. What do you think? Could you please share with me what supplements or medications have helped you to get rid of your symptoms. Although I react even to supplements, I really need to take something because my quality of life is not good. I would really appreciate your response. Thank you.

[@lowhistamine]

Oh, my heart goes out to you, Ruby. You are going through something incredibly difficult, and you are right- what you're going through sounds exactly like inflammation, compounded with the effects of fluctuating hormones from menopause. I have a couple friends whose histamine issues have been worsened by antibiotics, but there IS a way through this. Below I'll tell you what has worked for me. But first, I want to give you some advice I read in a fantastic book a couple years ago: the way you'll heal from a mysterious illness is to be your own doctor. When you look forward to each doctor's appointment as the time when THIS doctor could finally find the answer that will 100% heal you, you end up let down and grieving the loss of a healthy tomorrow you had so been looking forward to. I have been there, and because this is such a new phenomenon, no doctor will be the one to save you- you can save you. I say this not to add anything to your anxiety but because you can do this yourself and the ups & downs of placing your hope in someone else is exhausting. I'm not a doctor, but this is what has worked for me: -Cutting out all sugar (except fruit), grains, processed foods, and oils (except olive oil). I can eat most fruits & vegetables, fresh meats, and the flours made with tubers/nuts. I also eat a fair amount of soaked nuts and legumes. -3 minutes of guided meditation each day (headspace and calm both have free versions). -Deep breathing with a longer exhale and inhale, whether I think about it (I like in for 5 seconds, out for 9 seconds, but holding your breath for a couple seconds is a good addition). -Reducing stress and being kinder to myself when I can't do something- basically reframing my circumstances and focusing on gratitude. -Cannabis, if you're in a legal state, can be incredibly helpful in the form of a vape or edibles, since they're more easily doseable. -A low dose of naltrexone has been an absolute lifesaver for me, as has benadryl in moments of sudden breathing problems or palpitations; you can find places online where they can prescribe LDN, but it basically helps to regulate your immune system by down-regulating inflammation. I'd talk to your regular doctor about it, but they're unlikely to know how to prescribe it (they need to find a compounding pharmacy who can ship). I lost 10 pounds when I had covid last month, and it can be very scary to feel so out of control of your body. It makes you feel trapped, and it's harder when you don't have parameters for what foods and life experience will make you feel okay. I hate that antidepressants are pushed on people when inflammation and even physical trauma or tumors can also cause this type of sudden depression and anxiety in otherwise healthy-seeming people ('all your tests were normal' is my least favorite phrase). I agree with your assessment that your issues were either worsened or set off by covid; though I'm not a doctor, it's been widely proven to be an inflammation-creator. One more immediate recommendation is to try 3 minutes of deep breathing (fill your lungs; longer onto he exhale) before eating ANYTHING- close your eyes and relax. Your enteric nervous system sounds like it's on overdrive, and you need to manage your symptoms while waiting for any medicines to help down-regulate inflammation. And please look into 'JAG-A' syndrome and see if it sounds like what you're dealing with. Also, apologies for any typos, as I'm on my phone.

[@sumaiyaleemable]

Hey Ruby , i would suggest to see a naturopath . They dive really deep to find the root cause . And for time being relief , see a chiropractor . Chiropractic care also helps with inflammation and especially dizziness .

[@fallenone6]

​@Low Histamine Eats are potatoes ok? For meat Is packaged ok? Also for cannabis is flower fine or just vape and edibles?

[@Jasmine_moss]

Ruby, I feel you. I’m perimenopause and my histamine has been high for years and years. I think it caused pms and now making perimenopause horrible. We might have mold causing it. Mold and I skates cause more inflammation and histamine. The depression is the worst. Joanne Kennedy has good info too.

[@taramcguire4764]

Please look up Vitamin D deficiency! Research everything about it and learn how to treat it! It is soo debilitating most people don’t know this and the suffering can be horrific! Lots of videos on utube! Like Dr Berg and others like him! Please try this!

[@hoboonwheels9289]

A carnivore diet is a good elimination plan. Most of those vegetables bother me. I'm pleased to learn its easily reversed, I realize I've had this issue as long as I can remember as an adult, rash in body folds I initially thought was a heat rash but as time has gone on it has become year round and worse in summer, runny nose which I thought was just the motion of chewing was causing sinus drain but now I'm trying to pay attention to what I'm eating when it runs.

[@lowhistamine]

I'm glad you found a diet plan that works for you! Thank you for sharing your experience - that sounds like it's been a rough road to travel.

[@FollowScripture]

Excellent TY i Get rashes & itch all over all Dr want to do is give me antihistamine for my Histamine Intolerance ..allergy skin testing showed many of things i am sensitive to gold silver compounds found in medication etc.....I can not stay away from them all but hoping to cut back on most foods ...it has been day 6 of not taking an antihistamine skin still itches but is much better ..I go back to the Dr tomorrow & want her to do a DAO enzyme & Mass cell -activation test to see where i stand with that .But that you for these food idea's

[@lowhistamine]

It's SO frustrating to get the same unhelpful advice every time!! I've seen dozens of specialists over the years, and gotten similar advice (if I've gotten any at all). Finally just 2 days ago my gastro did an upper endoscopy to do dry biopsies for all of that: disaccharides, mast cell, DAO levels, etc. It was a huge pain and all, but it's so refreshing to have a doctor not only listen to you but run some applicable tests rather than just shove you off to the next specialist they think is 'better equipped' to help you. I'm so sorry you're dealing with all this, but getting ahead of existing allergies is huge, and I'm glad you're seeing some relief from that. I really hope your doc listens to you and has now ordered the proper tests (but beyond that, I hope you're feeling better now than a week ago!). 😊

[@chestnutmair1]

I would love to see more recipes! Thank you so much for your help!

[@lowhistamine]

It's my pleasure! I'd highly recommend spending the first few days trying a pretty bland and innocuous diet (literally just try not to think of food and distract yourself form it, as your meals just won't be very interesting to your palate), and I do have a sample diet plan on the site (link in the description), but you can also always follow the low histamine foods list and just make sure you stick to those foods in order to cut out the highest histamine foods and first see if that makes a difference. Here's the link to all my recipes, and you can also find the foods list & initial diet plan I used when starting off: lowhistamineeats.com/tag/recipe/ (try to stick to 'level 0 recipes,' which you can find by following the tag at the bottom). I just try to create resources and recipes I wish I'd had when first trying to sort out my own issues 3 years ago. I hope this helps! ❤

[@ahoneyb76]

My understanding is leftovers are high in histamine so fresh prep of foods is preferred to batch cooking and reheating.

[@lowhistamine]

that is correct, though freezing leftovers in glass containers is a reasonable and safe solution for those with major fatigue, and limited ability to fresh-prep everything.

[@evgeniakotsifos7878]

Foods should never come in contact with plastic. No plastic bags to store foods

[@lowhistamine]

That would certainly be ideal!

[@hoboonwheels9289]

@@lowhistamine historically no plastic existed.

[@jenergy1000]

I lost all foods suddenly almost starved to death. I can tolerate plain, rice, millet, cooked split green peas. Im so hungry and losing weight fast. I keep trying veg and fruits and reacting. Ive reacted to some of the meds given to stop my anaphylaxis and lower histamine. I can eat about an ounce of organic cooked from frozen chicken. I react to coconut blueberries carrots... i have mast cell activation. I wish i knew before i got too sick to tolerate any foods.

[@GoingGreenMom]

You might see if you can tolerate lemon balm or moringa. I use them as natural mast cell stabilizers.

[@Tracker5111]

Try using a probiotic. Also I bought a DAO supplement from Amazon that helped a ton! Although not cheap the DAO is great when you realize your cup is running over with histamine.

[@lowhistamine]

It's a truly terrible feeling, to not know what's safe to nourish yourself with. I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. Unfortunately, this was me again about a month ago, and a month before that; I've tried a few different diets recommended by my nutritionist in the last few months, and I even thought eggs were my only safe food for awhile. Then I just gave up. I let stuff hurt for several days (thankfully I've never dealt with anaphylaxis, but I get crazy heart palpitations and overheat and basically it feels like a panic attack, so I KNOW when I'm reacting, and this was reaction as well as stomach discomfort). I've since cut out grains and almost all sugar, and basically anything processed. Though every body is different, cutting out inflammatory refined foods/sugars will almost always yield positive results. Look into the 'Deflame Diet.' A friend of mine afflicted with MCAS for likely her whole life has been in exactly your shoes so many times. She's been where you are, and I've watched her transform on the right antihistamines + a plant-based diet (which while not for everyone, and she does still react to some stuff, has enabled her to rebuild her life in her fifties). Unable to continue living the way I was, I knew something had to give. I switched ~3 weeks ago to mostly vegetables with a bit of meat, eggs, nuts, and fruit, and it took my stomach about a week to adjust to so much fiber. NO grains, NO added sugar, and limited fruits & seeds seem to help keep my mind and body more stable. I'm not a doctor, so this isn't actually medical advice, but I highly encourage you to incorporate deep breathing exercises into the few minutes before a meal. Physically remind yourself that you're safe; breathing out for longer than you inhale is a vagus nerve-calming exercise that will literally put your body more at lease. Whatever is going on with you and with me is NOT all in our heads, but nor is it completely physical; calming our minds can literally also calm our bodies, including a histamine response. I would also talk to your doctor about regularly taking some prescription antihistamines for awhile, and ask them about something called naltrexone, which in very low doses has been shown to calm whole-body inflammation. Adding LDN plus meditation and deep breathing have been game-changers for me. Please please just keep holding on. We're all here for you. ❤❤

[@beckiwildeman600]

@@Tracker5111 Stinging Nettle and Butterbur & Feverfew are natural Anti-Histamine (DAO) much cheaper.

[@WAMama84]

Would love the first portion describing MCAS/HI as short so I can share with people when they ask about it!!

[@lowhistamine]

I'll add that tot he list! Thank you for the idea.

[@Pixiepebbles74]

Hey! I just found your channel and have subscribed to the newsletter. Ive been prediabetic for over ten years ever since I was pregnant with my son (I developed gestational diabetes) and have had been suffering from seasonal allergies (that are now year round) for the past 10 years, with my health steadily getting worse over time. I began following a low carb diet due to my high glucose but my insulin was still spiking when eating keto friendly foods (dairy, wheat gluten protein) and noticed a myriad of other problem like sinus pressure, excess mucus, headaches, migraines, insomnia, hives, watery eyes, and anxiety (to name a few). I stumbled across this low histamine stuff last night and, wow. I originally was looking to see if there was a connection between dairy and my sinus issues and boy did I fall down a rabbit hole! Im so glad that I did because THIS explains A LOT of things Ive been suffering from for over a decade!

[@lowhistamine]

Oh wow! That's quite the journey you've been on-- I'm sorry you've dealt with so much on top of caring for your son, but I'm proud of you for continuing to look for answers. Most people just want medication, and don't tend to look closer at their diet, which seems to be the key for people with histamine issues. Unfortunately not that many doctors know much about histamine outside of generic 'seasonal allergies,' and even then I've had multiple allergists just suggest allergy shots, with no mention of MCAS or histamine intolerance. I hope that the newsletter & its recipes, and to a much greater extent a low histamine lifestyle, bring you some relief from all of that. I've definitely found low histamine with no grains and little sugar to be the best for me, as eating primarily vegetables with some meat, eggs, and seeds keep my own blood sugar spikes to a minimum! Keep fighting for your health, because it's absolutely worth it to feel better.

[@Pixiepebbles74]

@@lowhistamine thank you! Ive found that I do have reactions when I eat fermented foods (including alcohol) but eggs and avocado are ok. A definite no-go is gluten. Ugh! Gluten, dairy, and sugar are just baaaaad for me. For years I would switch from dairy-free to gluten-free, keto, low carb, and I quit drinking alcohol a couple years ago. I would get some relief during those periods but not complete relief so it was really hard to pin point what the heck was happening to me. But now still less than one week into this and I feel IMMENSELY better. Its a night and day difference. Looking forward to the newsletter and some recipes to play around with.

[@lowhistamine]

@@Pixiepebbles74 aww thank you! Yeah, I have to seriously limit sugar & learned I need to take a lactase tablet if I have any dairy (upper endoscopy showed a lactose intolerance), but gluten is the devil for my mood and my stomach. I'm sorry you're in the same boat, but I'm glad you've taken the time to find healthier high histamine foods you do tolerate, because the diet is already limiting enough! I hope you keep feeling even better every day!!

[@stephenhumphries8523]

My wife has a lot of trouble and has been under a dietician with very little positive results, I have just been reading the fibre fuelled cookbook by Dr Will Bulsiewicz where he mentioned Histamine issues as a possible cause and that's how I got onto your site. I enjoyed your story and my wife is going to give it a go. She will be taking an antihistamine, perhaps taking a DAO supplement and changing her diet fingers crossed.

[@lowhistamine]

Thank you for your kind words, Stephen! Yes, unfortunately it's still not a commonly-recognized illness, and very few doctors will think of it when presenting with such a myriad of issues as histamine can cause. I have definitely found vegetable-forward dishes to make me feel the best, with a small amount of nuts/seeds, meats, high-quality dairy, and a fair amount of fruit. It sounds like you two have a good approach laid out, so I really hope it makes a difference for her!

[@neritesorero1541]

Thank you very much for sharing, and may God bless us in our journey to healing, that "with our Lord God nothing is impossible".

[@Neea121]

Hi, thank you for this channel! I react to fruits, all nuts and seeds, eggs, sweet potatoes, coconut, dairy, and salmon. I mainly eat chicken, beef, snapper fish, broccoli, brown rice, plantains, and carrots. For breakfast I’ve been eating a wheat bagel, broccoli, and turkey bacon. I don’t want to eat Turkey bacon but I don’t know what to eat for protein for breakfast. I want to cut out wheat because I’ve been getting skin rashes and stomach upset but if I cut that out I don’t know what else to eat. Right now I’m not eating any fruits and I have a very limited diet. I have pots and long Covid/ME. I found that strawberries and carbs tend to drop my blood pressure very low. Everything is difficult 😅 I do breathing exercises as well and I’m only able to tolerate small amounts of ginger tea and kidney beans

[@lowhistamine]

Oh my goodness! My heart goes out to you; I've very much been there, and it's a terrible experience. When I was that reactive, I found cutting out grains, refined oils, and sugar to make a MASSIVE difference, so much so that it allowed me to bounce back form a low of literally just eating eggs for several days to adding back in most all fruits, veggies, and nuts & seeds. Have you ever tried a low or lower histamine diet? Also, apologies for the long delay in responding - KZbin stopped sending me notifications about comments, even when I logged in!

[@TheBadBone23]

For the past 6 months I've been dealing with a variety of symptoms, some of them occurring in the morning just when I wake up (slight trembling, feeling cold, urgent need to go to the bathroom (sometimes more urgent), my hands and feet sweating, sometimes headache, dizziness and nausea. These symptoms sometime go away after a while but they sometimes stay with me the whole day. I have days when I feel none of the symptoms and actually feeling great and all of the sudden, boom, back to feeling sick. I sometimes get surprised by these symptoms while simply walking or while eating something. Usually starts with cold hands, sweaty, slight headache, flashes of heat, sometimes my ears feel plugged, quickly get tired and drowsy. I've lost 12 kg so far and I was skinny to begin with. I've seen multiple doctors, multiple types of tests and mostly came back good. I just got a colonoscopy and an endoscopy the other day, and there were some biopsies taken, I'm waiting for those results to come in. I'm getting depressed and have no energy, I don't know what to eat to stop all these symptoms and the doctors can't care less....what can I do?

[@lowhistamine]

I am so sorry you're dealing with all of that. Keep in mind that I'm not a doctor, so this isn't medical advice, but I've been where you are and there IS hope. I'm not sure if you've seen an allergist, but I'd make sure to see one and get tested for food allergies, and have the gastroenterologist test you for SIBO. If you have any known food allergies, I'd consider starting a low histamine diet (I have a 5-day plan on my site, if you're looking for somehwere to start and more info on histamine) that works around your allergies but can get food in you again. It can take a few days for oyur stomach to calm down, so I'd give it at least 3-5 days of eating low histamine before you focus on your body and listen to what it's telling you again. Ask your doctor about take tryptophan and/or phenylanamine for the depressive symptoms, because malnourishment is a common cause of depression. I'm sorry it took a couple days to get back to you, but I hope this gives you some parameters for how to move forward! Living in this hellish limbo of not knowing really sucks. :/

[@TheBadBone23]

@@lowhistamine Thank you! what I find hard is to figure out what to eat. For example the meat, there is so much information out there and to be honest there is no real way to source chicken meat as fresh as you might need in this situation. All I can find is supermarket meat, refrigerated not frozen, and there is no date to figure out when the meat was packaged. All I can use to pick the freshest meat is the expiration date, trying to pick the one that has the later date. This is where my next question comes, should I cook the entire meat right away, eat some and the rest of it let it cool down and shoved it in the freezer for the next day? If so, how do I reheat it correctly without generating more histamine? This is so damn hard and frustrating :()

[@lowhistamine]

@@TheBadBone23 I totally understand your frustrating-- it sucks for the texture to re-freeze previously frozen meats, too. My best workaround came when I joined Thrive Market, which I resisted for years, but they immediately freeze all their meats and frozen meals, and keep them frozen until they get to you. I've been using their chicken in particular for over a year now, but lately I've even been venturing into beef, though that's allegedly very high histamine (and I def don't recommend it as oyu're starting, even if labelled unaged). I know it's really scary to just take a leap of faith and try something, but consider going to your closest Whole Foods or Sprouts or another organic-type market and going to the frozen section to buy some frozen chicken, quick defrosting it in a bowl of warm water for 15 minutes, then cooking immediately. Buy the smallest container you can find, so oyu don't have to refreeze it. Before then, focus on fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy oils, and this limited type of frozen meat, as all of these will help your body lessen it's inflammatory load and reduce your symptoms.

[@TheBadBone23]

@@lowhistamine Thank you for all the info you provide, really provides some guidance and clarity over this whole situation. I'll look into your suggestion and the alternatives that I can find in Romania (maybe I should have mentioned in not located in US :D)

[@sebastiana6034]

check your electrolytes. Sea salt in water helps. Mornings.

[@atiqahanuar8922]

Tq 😢 for this shring. Im on 2 weeks still feel i did it wrong. Then i found ur youtube. Its help alot tqsm

[@lowhistamine]

I'm so sorry you're struggling right now, and I hope you're in a better place at this point. It's really hard ot be so vigilant with what you eat, but it makes a huge difference in the long run as you sort out the root cause(s) of your symptoms. Also, apologies for the delay in responding - KZbin stopped sending me notifications about comments, even when I logged in!

[@apraise]

Your voice is so relaxing 😊 but great video!

[@lowhistamine]

thanks! :)

[@heart2heart417]

For me it started with itching in my hands and under feet and later diarrhoea/ constipation for almost everything I eat except rice and coconut. I have pocs and fatty liver. I consulted many doctors..i could never convince them I have lactose, protein and gluten intolerance..some doctors prescribed me antibiotics which worsened my condition..I am suffering this since 2 years 😢..

[@lowhistamine]

Oh wow! That's quite the journey you've had to go on-- I'm sorry you've dealt with so much, but I'm proud of you for continuing to look for answers. Unfortunately not that many doctors know much about histamine or other intolerances/sensitivities outside of generic 'seasonal allergies,' and often just wreak havoc on our guts with well-intentioned but generic dietary advice. Please keep fighting for your health, because it's absolutely worth it to feel better.

[@CynthiaAva]

I have terrible seasonal allergies this time of year but this year is especially bad. I'm trying everything to lesson the histamine load.

[@lowhistamine]

I really hope a low histamine diet does the trick!

[@invisiblegypsy1328]

It's not really a rare condition now, just rare for it to be diagnosed by a doctor. I have the gut issues, skin problems and now I find I have fatty liver (non alcoholic) . I react to cocoanut so don't know what to replace that with. (tree nut allergy)

[@lowhistamine]

Say it louder for the people in the back! It IS unfortunately rare to be diagnosed, but hopefully that's changing, as it can be very debilitating. I'm sorry to hear you're struggling. :/

[@mariaray7614]

I'm. Gonna try this because after covid life sucks

[@lowhistamine]

I'm so sorry you're dealing with long covid- it's no joke, and I really hope that a low histamine diet helps to ease some of what you're going through. ❤

[@lowhistamine]

One other thing I've just been reading that may be of interest to you for bringing to your doc: dropitlikeitspots.com/2022-dysautonomia-international-conference-day-2-notes/

[@jacobcahill666]

Starting to think that covid brings this condition to the forefront

[@lowhistamine]

@@jacobcahill666 as someone who's finally 4 days testing negative, I think you're very right. I've felt so much more reactive the last couple weeks, and I just keep reminding myself that my body's been fighting off some crazy inflammation. I believe we'll be dealing with the aftereffects of so many people getting various versions/strengths of it for decades to come, but I just hope that doctors are prepared for that, after what they've seen the last few years!

[@victoriagoingforit6183]

I have been dealing with histamine symptoms for a very long time and when I read about people getting long COVID and some of their symptoms, I thought wow those sure sound like my histamine symptoms. I made the determination at that point to do everything I could to not get COVID because I figured it's only going to inflame me even more and exacerbate the problems I already have. My asthma is bad enough. So far I've been able to avoid getting COVID and I'm grateful for it. I have tried some low histamine diet plans and it's so restrictive that I never am able to stick to it but I'm really going to try this time because my symptoms are getting worse. Time to get serious.

[@juanitahyde1265]

Anyone have issues with certain food and supplements makimg you have throat issues like swelling a bit and also dry mouth like crazy

[@JacquiQ]

Thank u I pretty sure I have this. its awful . but thank u for the info to help me get started . so many things I eat all the time are not good.

[@lowhistamine]

I'm SO sorry that you're struggling, and have been for awhile, but I hope a low histamine diet makes a difference for you.

[@olilumgbalu5653]

Is histamine intolerance related to leaky gut (intestinal permeability)? Also, a lot of the foods on your low histamine list are high FODMAP so if someone has SIBO or suspects they have SIBO, those foods would likely exacerbate their symptoms. And it's difficult to distinguish histamine intolerance from SIBO as it is.

[@lowhistamine]

It can be related, but it doesn't seem to be a causal relationship, from what I've read. But do you mean the foods in the diet plan, or those on the low histamine list in general?

[@coya4321]

histamine is a vasodilator and too much in the gut leads to leaky gut..it is a visciuos cycle.

[@RoyvonCoUk]

Thank you for creating a great video. I know meat when left (after cooking) increases histamine and should be avoided in a low histamine diet. Can you advise if this is the same for cooked vegetables like baked sweet potatoes?

[@lowhistamine]

I can't make any medical advice, so this is just form research and personal experieince, but yes it can. This is because the histamine on leftovers (of any kind) come from the bacteria on the food, not from any component of the foods themsleves.

[@niellalien]

This is so helpful! Thank you! I've just recently realized that I have a histamine intolerance. I haven't been tested yet. :( Could you please post a vid on how you used HCL? Did you ever use digestive bitters?

[@GoingGreenMom]

I will second the interest on HCL video. I'm under control at this point, and couldn't eat several of these things even now (more so because I just cant handle the overwhelming taste of coconut for example), but low stomach acid and heartburn have been a recurring issue for several years that I'm still working on.

[@lowhistamine]

I'm sorry for the late response- I've been down with a cold for nearly 3 weeks, so videos haven't been top priority, but I have used both digestive bitters (for fats, though I don't use them anymore) and HCl + pepsin (for protein/carbs). I take one stomach acid pill with most meals, but particularly if I'm having animal proteins. Checking my iron levels and taking supplements after learning they were low was a game-changer. Even after that I've used them a bit, but I've actually been eating grain-free and vegetable-heavy for the last month, and it's eased my use of stomach acid almost completely, though I assume it will probably be many months before a full recovery. Good luck! ❤

[@lowhistamine]

@@GoingGreenMom I SO feel you on the stomach acid front. Even years after all this started, heck even 2+ years after starting a low histamine diet, I'm still sorting out what my triggers are. All my many varied symptoms over the years have never seemed to reach the threshold for diagnosis of or even further looking into the half dozen illnesses suggested to me over the years, but the stomach issues & anxiety/depression have been a constant. What I've learn from on-and-off use of stomach acid is that it's been most useful to me when I've been deficient in either B-12 or iron. When I start having worse reflux, overly-full feelings with little food, or noticeable nighttime reflux, I now always go get a full blood panel and see if something is low. But otherwise, and I highly suggest talking to your gastroenterologist for you personally, I take one stomach acid + pepsin (they're all a pretty standard size) when eating an animal protein-containing meal. Very occasionally I've needed more than one, but my stomach almost always feels better after taking one, and if it starts to burn then I drink a bunch of water or eat a bit more. Just be careful with stomach acid, as it can really do a number on your insides to have too much, as well as too little!

[@GoingGreenMom]

@@lowhistamine Thanks, since I can't do prescriptions I haven't had much luck with drs or specialists. This latest bout I figured out was low potassium.... Caused by almost doubling my inositol dose all at once and running out of my major intakes of potassium this week. Highly recommend looking into your possible root causes on your own if the doctors won't. Most of my diet restrictions are actually mast cell rather than histamine related at this point. And off the top of my head, I know SIBO is connected to low stomach acid and problems digesting meats, and it seems like there was another one.... But SIBO can be tested by a place like anylabtestnow or I think you can do stool sample testing via mail now too.

[@lowhistamine]

@@GoingGreenMom yes, it's taken me 5+ years, but I think last week I finally found a doctor willing to do the tests for MCAS & DAO deficiency for me, and to test for actually potential causes for my other symptoms rather than just ordering the same stool test as the last 3 guys and not knowing what to do when the results are the same! VERY good to know about the inositol, as I take it too and didn't know it could affect potassium levels. Most of my diet right now is veggies so I don't expect to have issues, but I like to know what to look out for. SIBO can also be caused by so many different overgrowths, and each one could cause different symptoms, so that definitely complicates things!

[@akaAddy]

Hello I really appreciate this video, since I get hives when I am anxious, excessive or in a hot environment. Really appreciate it!

[@akaAddy]

One thing that really helped me get rid of hives, was going infrared sauna more than 4x a week!

[@lowhistamine]

@@akaAddy oh, I'm sorry you've been dealing with that! Hives aren't something I've gotten often, but the heat intolerance can be UNBEARABLE. I've found epsom salt baths 3x weekly to be great, similar to a sauna-- I'm glad you have one close enough to avail of! :D

[@lexfip7515]

Goodness me... you're very disciplined. Not for me. I try tho to be mindful of what I eat however, this us far too extreme. I give you bottomless credit and hope you continue with your LHD. All the best.

[@lowhistamine]

Thank you!

[@thenomadicprince]

Amazing video, thank you

[@lowhistamine]

my pleasure, I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@be.love.shine.]

Good God ALMIGHTY bless you for sharing, this is extremely useful.

[@lowhistamine]

my pleasure! I hope it make a difference.

[@njtze]

Thank you for your video and tipps! but I'm curious about the kiwi. As far as I know, it contains a lot of histamine and should get avoided!

[@lowhistamine]

Definitely not been my experieince or what I've gleaned from research, but fruits high in vitamins C (like kiwifruit and raspberry) are sometimes vilified because unstable mast cells can react to large amounts of them, so they're a trigger for a small proportion of uber-sensitibe people and were labelled 'histamine liberators' by some for this reason. But no, they're not directly high histamine and are a really great source of antioxidants and a number of essential nutrients.

[@rootedrotor525]

Anyone get muscle twitching from histamine?

[@lowhistamine]

That can be a symptom, but it can also be an issue with low magnesium - that would be a good thing to bring up with your doctor! :)

[@leesh2684]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@lowhistamine]

My pleasure! I hope it helps. ❤️

[@geraldinesisk2702]

Spirulina helps

[@lowhistamine]

Spirulina can definitely be helpful! Always good to (re)introduce things slowly and in small doses, ideally with the help of your doctor. :)

[@sandragill714]

I feel like the right probiotic for histamine intolerance would help a lot but don't know witch one. Does anyone know?

[@lowhistamine]

I agree, but there's an unfortunate dearth of research in this arena. I'm actually about to start a probiotic for the first time, and ordered it this morning, at the reocmmendation of both my doctors. I'm happy to report back in a month or so as to whether it seems to make a difference!

[@niftyflex]

r@@lowhistamine how was your experience with the probiotic?

[@lowhistamine]

honestly, I didn't notice much difference in the first two months and ended up switching to a different one (single strain) shortly afterwards. I'm about 2 weeks into that, and it's supposed to help with the mucosal lining of the gut, so we'll see if it makes a difference. My gut says no, but I'm only one person, after all...@@niftyflex

[@char4349]

@@lowhistaminewhich strain does it contain, please?

[@Sean-Percival]

My doctor found this out last month and I was wondering why and he said my blood was very dirty and etc

[@lowhistamine]

Very dirty?! Could you explain what you mean by that - that's not a medical diagnosis in any way, for sure!

[@Sean-Percival]

@@lowhistamine he said it was dirty, meaning my blood was thick and dirty from food and toxic leaking into my blood,and also just found out Wednesday I have mold in my blood and I always have I have internal bleeding 🤷🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@lowhistamine]

@@Sean-Percival oh my goodness - well, these are problems that while a low histamine diet may help make recovery easier, you should definitely be working with a doctor to get to the root cause and resolve. Internal bleeding is very dangerous, and even a prolonged histamine reaction would not be a cause for that. Sending you wishes for good health, and a full recovery!

[@CalmVibesVee]

I can not find organic frozen chicken. Its either regular frozen chicken or unfrozen organic. Which is better for histamine? Im guessing the frozen however i can get it?

[@lowhistamine]

you would be right! Histamine builds up incredibly quickly at room temp, and slower but still to some degree around fridge temps. If you could find it frozen at a local farmer's market, that was probably frozen closest to time of slaughter (least histamine), but frozen however you can get it is generally your best bet.

[@pepper419]

I don't understand why you've left out beef, lamb, and other meats that are fresh. They shouldn't hurt anyone on a low hisamine diet. This also includes butter and other animal fats which are much better than oils.

[@lowhistamine]

Very good questions! Most beef and bison are aged before they even hit the butchers to get to market, so most sources are high histamine, even frozen sources. If you can source from a butcher who fresh-freezes meat as soon as it's killed then you can probably be pretty confident it's safe to eat, but from my experience the last few years and a lot of research, beef, lamb, and sometimes ground meats can cause reactions just like cured, aged, and fermented meats can. Oh, and I do use butter, ghee, and animal fats in a lot of the recipes on my site, but I wouldn't recommend them in the first couple weeks since it's hard to find high-quality sources in many places. I do mention many places that this is my personal diet plan that I followed, and it's only for the first 5 to 10 days of trying a low histamine diet, after which it's great to add lots of other fruit vegetables, and healthy sources of fat.

[@jamiecee4960]

That sounds like me. And bad congestion..

[@lowhistamine]

I'm sorry you're dealing with that. It definitely sucks!

[@Painfreewithjordan]

I thought kiwis and blueberries are high histamine ?

[@lowhistamine]

Nope, they're markedly low in histamine and high in antioxidants, though some people have made comments that kiwi can set off oral allergy syndrome in those with a sensititivity/allergy.

[@Painfreewithjordan]

@@lowhistamine thank you! It’s so confusing looking up information. I am trying to follow a low fodmap and low histamine and there’s a lot of contradiction and overlap leaving me with barely any options lol

[@lowhistamine]

I SO feel that! I did that for my very first month eating low histamine and it's definitely a challenge, and that's putting it lightly. I know it's super hard, but the more slowly you can manage to reintroduce things, the more information you'll have about what really bothers you. Sending big hugs!!@@Painfreewithjordan

[@crisch5670]

You shold try the carnivore/lion diet trust me 😊

[@lowhistamine]

I've done carnivore and made it about 10 days... definitely not the one for me! Grains ended up being the major culprit that kept me tweaking my diet even after taking out all high histamine foods. But definitely listen to your body, and do what makes YOU feel good!

[@crisch5670]

@@lowhistamine you should give some time to your body to get use to it 10 days is way to little also make sure you are eating enough calories, anyhow at the end it's your choice.

[@foodandtravel9296]

I have problem when i eat dry fruits. What should i eat?

[@lowhistamine]

That sounds like a sulphur issue- if you react regardless of whether the dried fruit has been treated with sulfur, then you may want to look into a low histamine diet for a few weeks, then slowly reintroducing higher histamine foods to see which ones bother you & should be avoided.

[@foodandtravel9296]

@@lowhistamine i found that when i eat dry fruits eggs, bananas, then i found allergic reaction like sneezing itching in body breathing problrm runny nose etc. what u recommend me about these issues.

[@lowhistamine]

@@foodandtravel9296 I'm not a doctor, so please take all this with a grain of salt, but all those issues can be related to histamine release. If you want to sort out whether histamine is your issue, you may want to look into a low histamine diet for 4-6 weeks, slowly reintroducing things after then.

[@Linda-ic1il]

Dry fruit would be a mold. Highly high in histamine.

[@jakesanin1]

What about histamine blocker

[@lowhistamine]

That's something to talk to your doctor about. They'd have a better sense of what type might work best for your particular symptoms.

[@WeAreAllDoomed-n5i]

I hear a lot of oxalates in your diet. If it burns when you go to the toilet, that's oxalates. Read Sally K Norton's book ToxicSuperFoods. I stick to fresh meat, fish and eggs.

[@lowhistamine]

That can also be symptomatic of a UTI, and burning pee is always something to get checked out by your doctor. Thankfully, my kidneys process oxalate just fine, and I get an adequate amount of calcium to bind any excess, but it's always a good consideration - many people definitely have a sensitivity to oxalate!

[@HHTTCCKK]

ıs whey protein use,thanks

[@lowhistamine]

I'm not sure what you mean. Could you rephrase that?

[@IamAloha]

Do you mean Bakers Yeast ?

[@juliamariatlns]

Do you have any drinks that I can change coffee with?.. I just need something that energize me in the morning..

[@lowhistamine]

Unfortunately it's the caffeine in coffee which can cause issues, and that's the same thing that energizes us about coffee - have you ever talked to your doctor about amino acid supplements, like tyrosine or phenylalamine? They can help boost your dopamine production in a comparable way, but oyu should always discuss trying a new supplement with your doctor before adding it to your regimen.

[@chestnutmair1]

How long before you feel better?

[@lowhistamine]

Parameters for when you can expect to feel better are so important, especially when you've been dealing with unpredictable symptoms for so long- while I'm not a medical professional, personally, even right after I had covid last last month, it took about a week before I was feeling better, and a month before I felt completely back to myself (like I do now). I'd been low histamine for years before that, but only grain-free low histamine for about a month, so I'd still give it a week or two weeks before you start to feel really better. But within even just a few days eating low histamine you should feel less bad, and if you aren't, then you may have a food allergy or intolerance ASIDE form histamine that's bothering you. Just please please please remember to freeze all leftovers, as even 3 years later I still freeze everything, or else I end up needing an emergency benadryl! You've got this, Mary, and we're all rooting for you to get better!!

[@chestnutmair1]

@@lowhistamine freeze leftovers? Does that stop a process? Like fermentation or something?

[@lowhistamine]

@@chestnutmair1 yes, something similar to fermentation! There are all sorts of bacteria in the air at all times, and even on our food. Many of these bacteria produce histamine as a by-product of their own eating/break down of food. This isn't harmful for most people, but if your histamine levels are already high, this can tip you over the edge (I know I regularly ate 5-day old food when I was a kid!) into feeling the histamine overload as symptoms (whatever your immune system reacts tot he overload with). Putting leftovers in the freezer within an hour of cooking everything slows these bacteria's metabolism down greatly, while the fridge generally is still too warm to slow most bacteria down. Freezing leftovers is still a habit of mine 3 years later, even as I have more flexibility in my 'histamine bucket' since I always eat low(er) histamine.

[@applesofmyeye8987]

There goes working or dating or having any kind of a life 🙄

[@lowhistamine]

I can SO relate to that sentiment.

[@kathleenveronesi2755]

Too slow

[@lowhistamine]

Okay 👍

[@sheridan7475]

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[@beckiwildeman600]

Yep I figured about a month ago that my anaphylaxis was from High Histamine. I have been dealing with this since July of 2020. I Love Stinging Nettle and or Butterbur & Feverfew as my Anti histamine. I had many symptoms throughout this time and have found that other issues did come on because of this Histamine problem. I use Essential oils and knew I was dealing with inflammation so made a Anti-Inflammation Oil that I usually alway tripled the batch so I wasn't making it so much. I know that the high histamine was causing the Vagus Nerve to go off than from there I learned that it was affecting my thoracic part of the spine as I had a deep pain in that part of the back behind the upper stomach and heart area so started to see the Chiropractic and O boy did I get the hives one he started working on my back and neck so the Butterbur & Feverfew was used often. I also should say I had and still have slightly now Acid Reflux but note it is coming to a point it is ending except if I get a quick excitement that comes on I know than I need to control that. I have been taking Propolis Pure in Electrolyte water which has helped me so much and I have also been working on exercised to stop a Hiatal Hernia which I have found as part of the add on in this mess that also connects the Vagus Nerve. I do take bone broth daily and was taking Camomile tea for a few days till it showed signs to bring the symptoms back. No no's to Tomatoes and sugar even my organic Raw sugar till this is completely healed. O I have pages upon pages of stuff I have found from when I started my search and so many things I didn't add here because it would have just gotten so long for one to read. Thank you for your video that validates the foods as so many problems, great work.. Heal the gut and you heal the body. O and I do not do any medical care as I have learned not to take their advice unless it has been proven to be documented as truth but I was aware of that even before the plandemic. Thank you again blessings to you.

[@lowhistamine]

Oh wow! I'm so sorry you've been dealing with such severe reactions; that's a hellish feeling to not know why, either. I've found that calming my vagus nerve with meditation & acupuncture & deep breathing and following a lower histamine, anti-inflammatory diet to keep ~80-90% of my symptoms under control, as well. It sounds like we may even have similar root causes of our issues- I've had to take a lot of things off my plate to reduce stress, which is a big histamine trigger for me (hence not making another video, yet; I also had covid most of December!). Bone broth and 4g of l-glutamine every morning have honestly made my gut issues bearable (bone broth has high histamine, but for me the pros have always outweighed the cons). Please look into JAG-A as a name for what you're dealing with, if you're still looking for one. I'm not a doctor, but from my (also intensive) research over the last 3 years, my issues lay in my gut, and healing it has been my number 1 priority! Sorry for the novel-length response. 😅

[@beckiwildeman600]

@@lowhistamine Thank you for your reply. I will look into JAG-A haven't heard that one yet. Yes the bone Broth but it keeps intestinal system moving to keep down the Mucus. Yes I have been watching food intake and think I just found another item I have to take off the food list and that's eggs. I haven't eaten them in quite a while and today I did and yep dealing with Anaphylaxis which I now have found that there is a natural remedy called FAHA(Food allergy Herbal Formula) but guess what? You can't find it anywhere. It sure is beginning to look like someone or should I say a major power cult is trying to commit murder in this nation if not around the world. Anyway I have went on to long and maybe to deep for most so will stop here. Thank you again for your great reply.

[@beckiwildeman600]

Just started a search on JAG-A not seeing anything do you have a link I can pull up?

[@lowhistamine]

@@beckiwildeman600 yeah! Unfortunately there's not much out there about it yet, but John Hopkins has been studying people with the condition since 2014: www.hopkinscim.org/breakthrough/holiday-2017/autoimmunity-and-the-gut/ I just saw your earlier message, and yes, eggs seem to bother many people. It seems to be related to stress and our immune systems. Having anaphylaxis must be very scary- I'm sorry you're dealing with it, and I hope you continue to find foods you CAN eat rather than can't. ❤

[@beckiwildeman600]

@@lowhistamine thank you! I have found some studies on FAHF-2 unfortunately you can’t find it in the states! But it does appear that Berberine is the number one ingredient!

[@martintekula]

you eat one meal a day?

[@lowhistamine]

I eat 2 meals a day.

[@martintekula]

@@lowhistamine id starve to death with this diet i need 3000kcal when i work

[@lowhistamine]

well you can certainly multiply the food for your needs, or you could work with a nutritionist to formulate something that would better work for you personally@@martintekula