ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beer and wine are staples for summer fare at picnics, ballparks and boardwalks, but for some people these happy hour drinks may immediately trigger unpleasant problems like flushing, dizziness, fatigue, nausea and headaches. While a hangover might be the first to blame, symptoms that begin within 15 minutes of sipping these alcoholic beverages could indicate the real issue is histamine intolerance brought on by a DAO enzyme deficiency. Happy hour can easily be remedied by first taking an Umbrellux DAO enzyme prior to partaking in these high-histamine alcoholic beverages.
“Few people are aware of histamine intolerance but it’s actually very similar to lactose intolerance associated with dairy, in that your body lacks the enzyme to breakdown certain foods and beverages that are high in histamine” said Felicia Stoler, registered dietician, nutritionist and author. “Histamine is a chemical that is present in a variety of fermented food and drinks such as beer, wine and aged cheese. If your body is not producing enough of the DAO enzyme, it will have trouble breaking down and processing these foods and beverages.”
Histamine intolerance is poorly understood in the medical world and diagnoses can put a damper on summer celebrations as you try to determine if you are deficient in this enzyme. Normal levels of plasma histamine range from 0.3-1.0 ng/ml, but anything above this could cause problems. Diamine oxidase, or DAO enzymes can dramatically improve symptoms and allow you to enjoy high-histamine foods and beverages.
Since there is not a good test to measure histamine or DAO levels, Stoler suggests taking Umbrellux DAO before partaking in wine and beer as an easy way to see if symptoms are related to DAO deficiency and histamine intolerance. She also recommends trying wines with lower histamine counts such as white, sparkling and rosé wines, which are all lower in histamine compared to red wines that can have 20-200 percent more histamine. Drinking a cup of black tea before your wine or beer can also help as it has a histamine-reducing effect.
It is recommended to take Umbrellux DAO 15-20 minutes before a meal or beverage, or as directed by your doctor. It may be taken daily to maintain long-term balance of DAO in your body. It also contains vitamin C (abscorbic acid), which is required for DAO activity. Umbrellux DAO is the only food-grade DAO enzyme currently licensed and sold in the United States outside of doctors’ offices and can be purchased directly online at www.umbrelluxdao.com .
Women may be more affected by DAO deficiency than men as histamine levels are elevated during menstruation. Age can also be a factor. Changes to the digestive system as a person ages can leave them deficient in the enzyme that breaks down gastric histamine and therefore make them more vulnerable to histamine reactions. Certain medications can also interfere with DAO enzyme activity. For more information on DAO deficiencies, visit: www.daodeficiency.org .
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