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The Multifaceted Role of Mast Cells in Health and Disease

The Multifaceted Role of Mast Cells in Health and Disease

by | Mar 24, 2024 | Detox, Evidence Based, Genetics, Inflammation, Nutrients, Nutrition, Science-Based, Supplements

The intricate interactions within our body's immune system, particularly involving mast cells, play a crucial role in inflammation and allergic reactions. These cells, when triggered by external substances (antigens), can cause inflammation and produce various chemicals that lead to allergic symptoms. Central to this process is a protein called spleen tyrosine kinase (Syk), which, when [...]
Interstitial Cystitis and Quercetin

Interstitial Cystitis and Quercetin

by | Aug 7, 2020 | Evidence Based, Nutrition

I often recommend quercetin to my clients that I educate on supplements that are beneficial for modulating inflammation.  During my research on the benefits of quercetin, I found some interesting literature that seems promising in the therapy of bladder conditions. UTI’s are one of the most common bacterial infections of the bladder and account for [...]
Mast Cell Activation and Strawberries

Mast Cell Activation and Strawberries

by | Dec 16, 2019 | Digestive/Urinary, Evidence Based, Inflammation

I love strawberries!  They are high in Vitamin C and just delicious on salads.  Sadly, they also can cause pain in many people who have mast cell activation disorder. Read below…. I have recently become very interested in histamine intolerance and mast cells, and strawberries is on the list of foods high in histamine. There [...]