This has been a long road but I really feel like I am edging closer and closer to getting answers. Through my own research and listening to my body I figured out I have a major intolerance to foods high in histamines and as far as I know I have my whole life. I feel like I have really made a major breakthrough.
My theory is that I have the MTHFR polymorphism. If you are wondering what the hell that means exactly, join the club. I could be totally off though. I will know more once my Organic acids test is in next week. The results will tell me a lot about my detoxification processes, gut bacteria levels, etc. I just read an article that says excessive histamine is from inadequate methylation in liver detoxification so I must add that I suspected my liver played a role in this a few months ago. Most people I told, including my doctor, pushed that idea to the side.
My 23andme test results will get here in about 6 weeks. Patience is key in my life at the moment. This will tell me more information regarding my genes and whether or not I have polymorphisms or whatever.
I suspect I am an “under methylator” because of my health issues; allergies, ocd tendencies, headaches, etc. But to be honest I have no idea what the difference between over and under is exactly. It is believed that under methylators are considered high histamine people(me), low in serotonin/dopamine, low in zinc, low in calcium, magnesium, have a high basophil count, and are low in other nutrients as well as high in folic acid. If the results do come back and I am a bad MTHFR (Ha I had to) my nutritionist will help me by correcting nutritional imbalances.
Maybe there is hope after all.
Keep searching for answers if you’re on your health journey.
xoxo,
Kb
Pretty Little Plant Eater 