Naturally Vitamins launches dietary supplement for food intolerances

PHOENIX Naturally Vitamins last week launched Histame, a dietary supplement formula for consumers who suffer from food intolerance.

The active ingredient in Histame, enzyme diamine oxidase, has been acknowledged by the Food and Drug Administration as a new dietary ingredient, the company noted.

It is estimated that up to 25% of the population suffers from food intolerance, an adverse reaction to foods rich in histamine due to a deficiency of the body’s digestive enzyme. Effects can range from common digestive problems including abdominal pain and spasms, diarrhea, constipation and flatulence, to facial flushing, headaches, nasal congestion, skin rash and itching.

Histamine levels are naturally high in certain foods, including bananas, pizza, tomatoes, chocolate, select cheese, processed and smoked meats, sausages, coffee, wine and beer.

Many food intolerances are confused with food allergies, Naturally Vitamins noted, explaining that a food allergy is an abnormal response to food, triggered by the body's immune system. In contrast, nonallergenic histamine food intolerance is mostly brought on by foods not processed properly in the intestinal tract.

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