The Artemis Journal
Histamine and mast cells
15 articles
Articles
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The five ingredients
Stinging Nettle for Allergies and Beyond: What the Research Says
Stinging nettle modulates the histamine system at multiple points: influencing H1 receptor expression, inhibiting tryptase, and reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines. It also provides bioavailable iron, silica, calcium, and magnesium.... -
The five ingredients
Quercetin vs. Cromolyn for Mast Cell Support: What the Research Shows
Both quercetin and cromolyn stabilize mast cells, but through different mechanisms. A 2012 study found quercetin more effective at inhibiting cytokine release. Quercetin works systemically and is available... -
Histamine and mast cells
Mast Cell Activation: What Your Immune System Is Actually Doing
Mast cells are immune sentinels loaded with over 200 chemical mediators (histamine is just one). When they become chronically hyperreactive — activating in response to stress, foods, heat,... -
Histamine and mast cells
Histamine and Gut Health: The Connection Most People Miss
Your gut is the epicenter of histamine metabolism. It is where DAO enzyme breaks down dietary histamine, where bacteria produce additional histamine, and where the densest population of... -
Methylation and detox
What Is NAC? The Overlooked Compound Behind Cellular Defense
NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) is a stable, bioavailable form of the amino acid cysteine — the rate-limiting precursor to glutathione, your body's master intracellular antioxidant. NAC supports liver detoxification,... -
Histamine and mast cells
Why That Glass of Wine Gives You a Stuffy Nose (And What Your Body Is Actually Telling You)
Wine flushing and congestion are histamine responses, not allergies. Red wine delivers histamine from fermentation AND triggers your mast cells to release more, while alcohol suppresses DAO, the...
