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High-Protein Mango Smoothie

Looking for a refreshing, satisfying, and protein-packed drink? Today we’re sharing a delicious low-histamine, high-protein smoothie, perfect as a nourishing breakfast or snack. Thanks to its combination of soy protein, oats and hemp seeds, it provides protein, healthy fats and fibre to help keep you feeling satisfied and energized. Mango

Why do I still have symptoms if I’m already following a low-histamine diet?

For many people with DAO deficiency, starting a low-histamine diet and taking DAO enzyme supplementation can lead to a noticeable improvement in symptoms. However, some people continue to experience migraine, headaches, digestive discomfort, skin reactions, nasal congestion or fatigue, among other symptoms, despite carefully following these recommendations. So, why does

Oven-Baked Turbot with Potatoes, Carrot & Onion

¡An easy, nutritious dinner perfect for the 1st phase of a low-histamine diet! INGREDIENTS: – 1 fresh turbot – 2 potatoes – 2 carrots – 1 onion – Extra virgin olive oil – Salt – A little water for the baking tray METHOD: 1. Preheat the oven to 180 ºC

DAO enzyme according to its origin: animal or vegetable?

(An article written in August 2022 and updated in May 2024) We know that the Diamine Oxidase (DAO) enzyme is the main responsible for metabolizing a molecule that we ingest through the diet called histamine. This biogenic amine that we find in many foods has not any functions in our

Omega-3 in low-histamine diets

If you are following a low-histamine diet it is essential to ensure the omega-3 contribution through the food ingestion or supplementation. Once the enzyme deficiency has been diagnosed, through the genetic test or the DAO activity in blood, nutrition treatment begins with a low-histamine and other amines diet which also

Which substances can act as natural antihistamines?

It has been described certain antihistamines which block the Diamine Oxyadase (DAO) enzyme. In this sense, the symptoms of DAO deficiency could be worse after taking this medication and, for this reason, there is great interest in finding natural substances which act as antihistamines and do not inhibit the enzyme.

Key nutrients in a low histamine diet

Once the deficiency of the Diamine Oxidase (DAO) enzyme was diagnosed, we begin the treatment with a low-histamine diet and other amines that also promote its accumulation, such as putrestine or cadaverine. In addition, it will also be vitally important to take into account those foods that release endogenous histamine

SIBO, histamine and DAO deficiency

Millions of bacteria and microorganisms coexist in our intestines. These must be in harmony and maintain a homeostasis among them, with a greater proportion of beneficial bacteria and few pathogenic bacteria. In addition to the type of bacteria, the place where these bacteria live is also important, and most of

Low FODMAPs and histamine diet

Every time we visit more patients with several food intolerances at the same time. When we talk about intolerances we do not refer to a food alone, but to food groups that for one reason or another are not tolerated or eventually cause symptoms. These food groups are characterized by

Low histamine diet

For a long time you have been waiting for an article that discusses foods, talking about each specific category of food, but we do not like listings, given that many times they are used incorrectly. Even so, nutritionists are conscious that sometimes more direct guidelines are needed, besides educating and

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