Alison Vickery is a nutritionist specialized in solving cases of digestive problems, dysbiosis, irritable bowel syndrome and in specific protocols for intestinal health. In this article we see one of her famous programs, the hypohistamine diet, which is a specific diet for those who are intolerant to histamine.

HYPOHISTAMIN DIET: WHAT IT IS AND WHO IT IS SUITABLE FOR

Histamine is considered a food / enzyme intolerance.
People who suffer from it cannot break down foods that release histamine , which is an indispensable mediator in many allergic processes, and is produced both naturally by our body and through the diet.
It is difficult to diagnose a histamine allergy without specific tests, and this diagnosis is usually reached after excluding other intolerances, such as lactose or gluten intolerances.

The symptoms of histamine intolerance are many and not only intestinal in nature.

In women, this intolerance can cause hormonal imbalances, especially for menstruation, and skin problems, with redness, itching and eczema. But also migraines, colds, runny nose, oral allergic syndrome.

Among the intestinal disorders, colic, bloating, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.
A hypohistamine diet should be followed for 2-4 weeks at least.
It is a diet that excludes certain categories of foods, and some foods processed or preserved in certain ways.

THE HYPOHISTAMIN DIET OF DOCTOR VICKERY

Dr. Vickery recommends her hypohistamine diet for 4 weeks.

For 4 weeks, only foods with a low level of histamine (phase 1) are eaten, after which those that cause a slight production of histamine (phase 2) are replenished, while the other foods are prohibited or should be consumed very occasionally and in minimal quantities.

Food should be eaten fresh, in its natural form.
All foods in jars, preserved, dehydrated, canned or in preparations that see the addition of additives must be eliminated.
Cooking can be: sautéed, boiled, steamed, baked, stewed, but foods should not be overcooked, and never toasted, fried or scorched.