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Wine and histamine intolerance
Wine and histamine intolerance can be associated with an array of symptoms depending the degree of impairment of DAO (diamine oxidase) activity and the characteristics of the wine... For patients whose presentation suggests histamine intolerance aggravated by wine, consider assessing DAO activity and compensating with supplemented DAO for impaired production if indicated; the use of flavonoid compounds, notably quercitin; and a suggestion to seek wines higher in polyphenolic and flavonoid compounds.
Quercetin may protect against LPS-induced inflammation
Quercetin, a flavonoid compound known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-histamine properties, may help to prevent inflammation induced by reactions to lipopolysaccharides (LPS)...quercetin may help protect patients from autoimmune flare-ups while treating associated gut infections.
Therapeutic resources for inflammatory bowel disease
Therapeutic resources for inflammatory bowel disease
Quercitin as effective as resveratrol for inflammation with diabetes and obesity
Quercitin as effective as resveratrol for inflammation with diabetes and obesity