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HISTAMINE & HORMONES

HISTAMINE & HORMONES

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 Tight28 starts July 6 — only offered once a year in LIVE format. This isn’t a gut reset or an elimination diet. It’s a discovery program for anyone who knows they don’t feel as great as they could. Join now → WWW.TIGHT28.COM 💥 Episode Overview: In this episode, Joanne takes a deep dive into a topic that's rarely discussed but highly impactful: histamine intolerance. Often mistaken for allergies or hormone issues, histamine overload can be the hidden cause behind bloating, anxiety, brain fog, poor sleep, and even body composition challenges. This episode is rich with information—even if you don’t listen, the notes below will give you a full understanding of: What histamine is and why your body needs it What causes histamine intolerance (spoiler: it’s not just about food) Why midlife women and men are particularly vulnerable How histamine can derail your sleep, hormones, and fat loss What foods to watch for (and why some “healthy” ones might be causing symptoms) How to support your body’s ability to clear histamine and feel better fast 🧪 What Is Histamine? Histamine is a naturally occurring compound in your body, essential for: Regulating stomach acid Acting as a neurotransmitter for alertness Supporting the immune system’s defense mechanisms Histamine isn’t bad—but too much of it with too little clearance leads to histamine intolerance. Histamine intolerance = Buildup > Breakdown 🔍 What Causes Histamine Intolerance? The key enzyme that breaks histamine down is DAO (diamine oxidase)—and it’s made in your gut lining. If your gut is inflamed, leaky, or imbalanced (which it likely is if you’re eating processed foods or have high stress), DAO levels drop. Add in some high-histamine foods or DAO-blocking substances, and boom—you’re suddenly reacting to foods you used to tolerate just fine. 🚨 Common Symptoms of Histamine Intolerance Flushed or red face after meals Headaches, migraines Nasal congestion, postnasal drip Itchy skin or unexplained rashes Anxiety or panic after eating Dizziness or rapid heartbeat Intolerance to HRT Bloating, water retention PMS or worsened menopause symptoms Intolerance to wine or fermented foods Sound familiar? It often gets misdiagnosed as a hormone imbalance, allergy, or “just getting older.” 🧬 Why Midlife Women and Men Struggle More Midlife Women: Estrogen increases histamine release and suppresses DAO. Women on HRT may suddenly experience itchy rashes or anxiety and blame estrogen—when histamine overload is the real issue. DAO supplementation and gut support can allow HRT to work better without side effects. Midlife Men: Declining testosterone + rising visceral fat = higher inflammation. This inflammation weakens the gut, decreases DAO, and worsens histamine sensitivity. Restoring gut integrity + using DAO support = less bloating, better energy, clearer mind. 🧰 What You Can Do About It Short-Term Fix: Try a low-histamine diet for 1–2 weeks. Focus on fresh-cooked, non-fermented meals. Avoid leftovers and “healthy” foods like avocado, spinach, or sauerkraut temporarily. Support DAO Production: Nutrients: Vitamin C, B6, copper, magnesium DAO-Supportive Foods: Pea sprouts, mung beans, arugula, watercress DAO Supplements: Look for porcine kidney extract (take 15–30 mins before meals) Heal the Gut: Glutamine, collagen, zinc carnosine, bone broth Support detox: Glutathione, NAC, milk thistle, broccoli sprouts Use probiotics that don’t promote histamine-producing bacteria 🎯 How It Impacts Body Composition Poor sleep = impaired fat-burning hormones (growth hormone, testosterone) Increased estrogen dominance = more fat storage, less muscle tone Inflammation = bloating, water retention, digestive distress Dysregulated appetite = cravings, over-snacking, stubborn belly fat 💬 Final Thoughts Histamine intolerance is a hidden disruptor—and most people never realize it. That mystery bloating? Restless sleep? Feeling anxious after a glass of wine? It might not be your hormones or aging. It might be your histamine load. You don’t need to cut everything out forever—just support your system, heal your gut, reduce the overload, and reintroduce foods with clarity and confidence. 🎓 Join Tight28 – Starts July 6 Tight28 isn’t about restriction. It’s about discovery. In this one-of-a-kind 4-week coaching program, we explore: Histamine intolerance Enzyme function & absorption Leaky gut & LPS Cross-reactivity (gluten, dairy, soy) Gut-brain-skin axis Estrogen & gut motility Appetite, food sensitivities, inflammation, and more You’ll walk away with clarity, tools, and a completely new understanding of how your body actually works. Only offered LIVE once a year. Join us here → www.tight28.com July 6 - August 2

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