Have you ever wondered why certain foods like cheese, fish, or sausages sometimes have a strong, sharp smell — or why eating them can occasionally trigger headaches or allergic reactions? The secret behind this lies in tiny natural chemicals called biogenic amines. These compounds form during food spoilage or fermentation and can have a big
READ MOREHistamine is a naturally occurring compound that plays a key role in immune defence, digestion, and brain function. Produced from the amino acid histidine, it’s stored in mast cells and released during allergic reactions to trigger inflammation and protect the body. However, when the body struggles to break down histamine due to low enzyme levels
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