Monthly Archives: March 2020

The Histamine Intolerance Myth Buster

The internet can be a wonderful source of information but it can also lead to a lot of confusion. Here is the myth buster. NOT a myth: HIT is caused by the inability of the body to break down histamine sufficiently. This is because of the reduced activity or presence of an enzyme called diamine oxidase…

Allergy – Mastocytosis – Histamine Intolerance: So what’s the difference?

The short answer is: there is a difference. There has been a slight bit of confusion about the three conditions and therefore this blog entry is an attempt at a brief clarification. HISTAMINE INTOLERANCE (HIT) aka Histamine Intolerance Syndrome (HIS) is a condition which is first and foremost a deficiency of either or both enzymes…