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February 15, 2024 32 mins
We've probably all heard of “antihistamines,” medications that can ease symptoms of hay fever and other allergies.  But what is “histamine”? It’s a vital chemical that our bodies produce, and it plays a role in a number of functions that support our health.  Histamine intolerance seems to be increasingly common, but it’s difficult to diagnose. Some people may not be aware that they have it or how to treat it. In today’s episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan speaks with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, ZOE’s U.S. medical director, to learn more about this flourishing area of research — and the best ways to identify and treat histamine intolerance. Will is a board-certified gastroenterologist, and New York Times bestselling author of the microbiome book Fiber Fueled. 🌱 Try our new plant based wholefood supplement - Daily 30 *Naturally high in copper which contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism and the normal function of the immune system Learn how your body responds to food 👉 zoe.com/podcast for 10% off Mentioned in today’s episode:  Resistant potato starch supplementation reduces serum histamine levels in healthy adults with links to attenuated intestinal permeability published in Journal of Functional Foods Histamine and histamine intolerance published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Histamine intolerance: The current state of the art published in Biomolecules Have feedback or a topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know here Episode transcripts are available here.
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