keto and vitamin b12 deficiency
Our exogenous histamine intake relies on something called DAO to
metabolize it. DAO, or diamine oxidase,is the
primary barrier for intestinal histamine absorption. Some of people are born with a deficiency in the production of DAO, which causes us to not be able to breakdown histamine properly. This results in excess histamine in the body, which can wreak havoc and cause symptoms such as bloat, feeling excessively full after eating or drinking, diarrhea, abdominal pain, itchiness, hives, flushing, congestion, headache, dizziness, fast heart rate, and anxiety. Additionally, deficiencies of copper, vitamin C, and pyridoxine can also result in reduced activity of DAO. And, fascinatingly enough, the phase of the menstrual cycle can also affect how effective DAO is at breaking down histamine in our gut. [5]Living with a Histamine IntoleranceA histamine intolerance is in no way a lifelong sentence to spending all your time and energy avoiding high histamine foods. The key is to find someone educated in all of these factors affecting how your body deals with histamine, who can help you investigate where your histamine intolerance is coming from. The solution could be as easy as adding a DAO supplement to your diet. [6] It could also mean digging into your gut microbiome health and exploring
what has affected it, such as toxins like mold, heavy metals, parasites, or Lyme Disease. [7]If you have a chronically inflamed gut, this could mean finding out what is driving that inflammation.
People taking blood-thinning medications should avoid taking high doses of vitamin E. [23]High vitamin E intake from food or supplements has shown benefits, such as increasing blood flow and potentially reducing blood pressure and the risk of heart disease. On the other hand, observational studies show taking vitamin E supplements has been linked to prostate cancer. The long-term safety and effects of vitamin E supplementation are debated among scientists. At this time, and until more research is available, taking vitamin E supplements isn’t recommended. People can usually obtain enough vitamin E from a healthy diet. [24]Vitamin KK1 and K2 are the two main types of vitamin K. Vitamin K is involved in blood clotting, supporting bone health, and preventing the calcification of blood vessels, which could reduce the risk of heart disease. [25]Vitamin K1: Phylloquinone is the main form of vitamin K in the diet, found in plant sources. [26]Vitamin K2: Found in animal foods and fermented soy products like natto. Your gut bacteria in your colon also produce vitamin K2.