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    Do B12 and Folate increase Histamine?

    Thanks for posting that study, UM MAN. I've had food allergies my whole life - and they've continued to get worse (the spectrum of things that give me histimine reactions grows and grows). Even my allergist jokes that I'm allergic to an unusual # of foods and food groups. I also have...
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    Dark Chocolate and CFS Study

    You're right to be wary of "just trust me" dietary fixes. :) I'm not advocating that by a long-shot. :) In my experience, the 2 most helpful things I've done for my health have been 1) Doing a Methylation Panel and having Dr. Rich analyze it, and 2) Doing an OAT (Organic Acids Test) and having...
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    Dark Chocolate and CFS Study

    Chocolate is extremely high in oxalates - a molecule that some of us may have problems with. So, if your oxalic acid - and other markers of oxalates are high - be careful! Chocolate could wreak havoc on your system in the long-run. There are many people with FM/CFS on the Trying Low Oxalates...
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    Do B12 and Folate increase Histamine?

    Um man, How do you know whether or not your DAO levels are low? Thanks for the input.
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    Do B12 and Folate increase Histamine?

    Hi folks, I know this is an old thread, but I'm wondering if anyone has tried Histame since Dr. Rich recommended it. If so, has it worked? Lucy, Moon, and Topaz, from the sound of it, you were all considering trying Histame, so I'd love to hear how it went! Thanks, Dorothy (a major allergy...