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Long COVID and Histamine: Understanding the Hidden Triggers
Recovering from COVID-19 can be longer and harder than expected. For many, including myself, lingering fatigue, brain fog, and flare-ups point to a hidden culprit: histamine imbalance.
Histamine isn’t just about allergies — it’s a key immune messenger. When mast cells become overactive, histamine spikes can trigger stress responses in the body. I noticed this personally: after certain meals, my body’s stress indicators rose, even when I felt mentally calm. High histamine levels, combined with my body trying to break it down, explained my post-meal fatigue, brain fog, and overall malaise.
If you are suffering from Long Covid and would like some more information, feel free to contact me.
Managing histamine is about strategic choices, not restriction:
- Focus on fresh, low-histamine foods and limit aged, fermented, or processed items.
- Support your body with natural mast cell stabilizers and antioxidants.
- Track your body’s responses, like post-meal stress, to identify triggers and patterns.
Long COVID recovery isn’t linear, but understanding how histamine affects your system can help restore energy, calm inflammation, and support your immune system. Awareness, tracking, and small adjustments can make a meaningful difference every day.
Some additional information: FodmapEveryDay
