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About the Histamine-ADHD Link
Just another ADHD theory? Not this time. Histamine, usually better known for allergies —
Written by: Pippa Thackeray
Written on: April 13, 2025
Updated on: May 5, 2025
Written by: Pippa Thackeray | Written on: April 13, 2025 | Updated on: May 5, 2025
Quick Read
- Histamine, often associated with allergies, may influence ADHD symptoms like focus, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
- Histamine intolerance, caused by insufficient DAO enzyme activity, can lead to histamine accumulation, potentially worsening ADHD symptoms by affecting neurotransmitters like dopamine and acetylcholine.
- High histamine levels may disrupt dopamine and acetylcholine, impacting motivation, memory, learning, and problem-solving, all crucial for ADHD management.
- Individuals with ADHD show a higher prevalence of allergic conditions, suggesting a link between chronic histamine exposure and ADHD symptoms.
- Managing histamine levels through targeted support like quercetin, vagus nerve stimulation, and calming herbs may help alleviate ADHD symptoms.
Contents
- 1. Could histamine be adding to ADHD symptoms?
- 2. Histamine doesn’t always get the credit it deserves
- 3. What is histamine intolerance?
- 4. Dopamine’s disrupted rhythm
- 5. Acetylcholine, also in the crossfire
- 6. Does histamine generally explain the feeling of restlessness?
- 7. The allergy connection
- 8. Key takeaways
- 9. The bottom line
