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What Is Histamine Intolerance? A Practitioner's Guide to Symptoms, Root Causes, and Natural Support

Nathalie Babazadeh 10 min read

Quick answer Histamine intolerance develops when your body accumulates more histamine than it can break down, usually due to reduced DAO enzyme activity, gut dysbiosis, or liver congestion. It is...

What Is Histamine Intolerance? A Practitioner's Guide to Symptoms, Root Causes, and Natural Support

Nathalie Babazadeh 10 min read

Quick answer Histamine intolerance develops when your body accumulates more histamine than it can break down, usually due to reduced DAO enzyme activity, gut dysbiosis, or liver congestion. It is...

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Quercetin vs. Resveratrol: Which Flavonoid Should You Take?

Kacey Moe 8 min read

Quick answer Quercetin clears senescent cells and stabilizes mast cells. Resveratrol activates SIRT1 for DNA repair and mitochondrial function. They work through different longevity pathways and are complementary. If choosing...

Quercetin vs. Resveratrol: Which Flavonoid Should You Take?

Kacey Moe 8 min read

Quick answer Quercetin clears senescent cells and stabilizes mast cells. Resveratrol activates SIRT1 for DNA repair and mitochondrial function. They work through different longevity pathways and are complementary. If choosing...

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Quercetin vs. Cromolyn for Mast Cell Support: What the Research Shows

Kacey Moe 5 min read

Quick answer 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...

Quercetin vs. Cromolyn for Mast Cell Support: What the Research Shows

Kacey Moe 5 min read

Quick answer 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...

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Mast Cell Activation: What Your Immune System Is Actually Doing

Felix Christmann 11 min read

Quick answer 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,...

Mast Cell Activation: What Your Immune System Is Actually Doing

Felix Christmann 11 min read

Quick answer 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,...

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The Complete Immune Resilience Protocol: A Practitioner's Stack

Nathalie Babazadeh 9 min read

Quick answer A practitioner immune protocol starts with Lucidia's five ingredients for core immune regulation (mast cell stabilization, glutathione support, immune modulation), then layers in vitamin D3/K2, zinc, vitamin C,...

The Complete Immune Resilience Protocol: A Practitioner's Stack

Nathalie Babazadeh 9 min read

Quick answer A practitioner immune protocol starts with Lucidia's five ingredients for core immune regulation (mast cell stabilization, glutathione support, immune modulation), then layers in vitamin D3/K2, zinc, vitamin C,...

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Bromelain: The Inflammation-Clearing Enzyme You're Probably Missing

Kacey Moe 7 min read

Quick answer Bromelain is a group of proteolytic enzymes from pineapple stems that break down inflammatory proteins, support lymphatic drainage, and improve quercetin absorption. Take it on an empty stomach...

Bromelain: The Inflammation-Clearing Enzyme You're Probably Missing

Kacey Moe 7 min read

Quick answer Bromelain is a group of proteolytic enzymes from pineapple stems that break down inflammatory proteins, support lymphatic drainage, and improve quercetin absorption. Take it on an empty stomach...

What Are the Benefits of Taking Quercetin?

What Are the Benefits of Taking Quercetin?

Kacey Moe 4 min read

Quick answer Quercetin is a plant flavonoid with strong research behind its senolytic (clearing damaged cells), cardiovascular, and mast cell-stabilizing properties. It is also a zinc ionophore, helping zinc enter...

What Are the Benefits of Taking Quercetin?

Kacey Moe 4 min read

Quick answer Quercetin is a plant flavonoid with strong research behind its senolytic (clearing damaged cells), cardiovascular, and mast cell-stabilizing properties. It is also a zinc ionophore, helping zinc enter...

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Why That Glass of Wine Gives You a Stuffy Nose (And What Your Body Is Actually Telling You)

Nathalie 6 min read

Quick answer 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...

Why That Glass of Wine Gives You a Stuffy Nose (And What Your Body Is Actually Telling You)

Nathalie 6 min read

Quick answer 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...