Understanding the Link Between Histamine, Allergies, and Migraine
About this episode
This episode explores the relationship between histamine and migraine with neurologist Dr. Lauren Natbony.
Histamine is a hot topic in the migraine community. In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, host Molly O'Brien speaks with neurologist Dr. Lauren Natbony to explore the relationship between histamine and migraine. Learn how histamine works in the body, why allergies and migraine often overlap, and whether antihistamines or low-histamine diets may help some people with migraine. They also discuss mast cells, seasonal allergies, the gut-brain connection, and some misconceptions about migraine and histamine. Read the full transcript at: https://www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s8e6-histamine/ *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and do not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.
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