Have you ever experienced unexplained headaches, digestive discomfort, skin issues, or sinus congestion? These could be signs of histamine intolerance—a condition that occurs when the body struggles to break down excess histamine.
Histamine plays a vital role in immune response, digestion, and brain function, but when levels get too high, it can lead to a range of uncomfortable symptoms.
Common Symptoms of Histamine Intolerance:
🔹 Headaches or migraines
🔹 Digestive issues like bloating or acid reflux
🔹 Skin reactions (hives, itching, flushing)
🔹 Sinus congestion or runny nose
🔹 Fatigue, dizziness, or brain fog
The good news? There are holistic ways to support your body in balancing histamine levels naturally!
Holistic Support for Histamine Intolerance
✅ Optimize Gut Health – A balanced microbiome is key to histamine regulation. Focus on gut-friendly, low-histamine probiotics and digestive enzymes.
✅ Choose Nourishing Foods – Reduce high-histamine foods (fermented foods, aged cheeses, alcohol) and incorporate fresh, anti-inflammatory options like leafy greens, fresh herbs, and wild-caught fish.
✅ Support Detox Pathways – Hydration, castor oil packs, liver-supportive herbs (like milk thistle, artichoke extract), and gentle movement help the body process excess histamine.
✅ Natural Supplements – Vitamin C, quercetin, DAO enzyme support, and omega-3s can aid in histamine breakdown.
✅ Manage Stress & Sleep – Prioritize stress reduction through mindfulness, deep breathing, and quality sleep for overall immune and nervous system balance.
A few of my favorite targeted histamine supports:
Seeking Health products tend to be one of my favorite options for histamine supports. Dr. Ben Lynch gives incredibly education and insight about histamine intolerance and helpful options for more holistic based supports.
Histamine Nutrients: includes nutrients to help the body break down histamine especially if dealing with certain genetic SNPs that can impact histamine breakdown. Helpful for those who tend to not be able to fall asleep easily, get easily irritable, sensitive to smells/fragrances, sensitive to WiFi, reactive when exercising (headaches, sweating a lot, red face, ringing in ears)
HistaminX: gentle herbal supports to help with the immune system and a healthy inflammatory response. Great to incorporate during seasonal shifts where allergy responses are higher, along with those struggling with sinus issues, responding to environment or skin issues.
ProBiota HistaminX: supportive probiotics for those struggling with histamine issues to help support the gut and immune system. Gut health is key when dealing with histamine intolerance.
Histamine Digest: this can be supportive when reactive to foods by taking with high histamine meals. DAO enzyme helps break down histamines in food, drinks and when taken on an empty stomach can help break down histamine in the body.
These products are available through my Fullscript Dispensary which gives you access to discounted practitioner grade supplements (and fast shipping!)
If you’re struggling with histamine-related symptoms, you’re not alone! Understanding your body’s needs and taking a holistic approach can help you regain balance and feel your best.
Want to learn more? Apply to get 1:1 support in MCAS Harmony or reply to this email with your questions—I’d love to support you on your health journey!
Wishing you vibrant health,
Amanda Bishop
