Intolerances rarely come alone.

This blog article is about potential food intolerances that can occur in addition to histamine intolerance: fructose, lactose, and gluten intolerance.

Since the cause of histamine intolerance as well as other intolerances often lies in the gut, it is not unusual to suffer from multiple intolerances at the same time. Among the most common accompanying intolerances are:

#1: Fructose intolerance or fructose malabsorption

Fructose intolerance is an intolerance or a metabolic disorder involving fruit sugar. Due to a limited transport capacity of the transport protein GLUT5 in the small intestinal mucosa, fructose can only be inadequately absorbed in the small intestine. As a result, the fructose is broken down by bacteria in the large intestine, which can lead to various complaints.

Possible symptoms:

• Gastrointestinal complaints
• Headaches
• Acne
• Low iron levels

Diagnosis:

• H2 breath test

When histamine and fructose intolerance occur together, the search for suitable foods can quickly become complicated. This makes products that cater to multiple dietary needs even more practical. Our organic vegetable broth is suitable for a low-histamine and low-fructose diet, is gluten-free, lactose-free, and vegan – and can be used in a variety of ways for cooking and seasoning.

#2: Lactose intolerance

Lactose intolerance is an intolerance or metabolic disorder involving milk sugar. Lactose consists of two linked sugar molecules: glucose and galactose, which can only be absorbed by the intestine as single sugars – and therefore must be broken down into their components by the enzyme lactase. In the case of lactose intolerance, the production of lactase in the small intestine is limited, so the breakdown of lactose is impaired, which can lead to various complaints.

Possible symptoms:

• Gastrointestinal complaints

Diagnosis:

• H2 breath test

#3: Gluten intolerance or celiac disease

Gluten intolerance or celiac disease is an autoimmune reaction to gluten in the small intestine. Due to the antibodies that then target the body's own intestinal tissue, chronic inflammation of the small intestine can develop.

Possible symptoms:

• Gastrointestinal complaints
• Anemia
• Joint pain
• Fatigue and exhaustion

Diagnosis:

• Blood test

#4: Histamine intolerance or histaminosis

Histamine intolerance is an intolerance or a metabolic disorder involving histamine. Histamine is a biogenic amine that is naturally contained in animal and plant cells and is also ingested through food. Histamine is involved in many (metabolic) processes in the body, such as appetite, the sleep-wake cycle, learning ability, concentration, memory, and even our emotions.

In addition, histamine acts as a tissue hormone and even as a neurotransmitter. It stimulates our gastric acid secretion and acts as a vasodilator. Histamine also plays a central role in inflammation in the body as a mediator in allergic reactions, such as bronchial asthma, hay fever, or hives.

The enzyme diamine oxidase (DAO) in the small intestine is primarily responsible for the breakdown of histamine, and its function can be impaired by various factors. When consuming or releasing too much histamine, this can lead to imbalances and dysregulation in the body, which can result in a variety of complaints.

Possible symptoms (selection):

• Headaches and migraines
• Hives
• Gastrointestinal complaints
• Depressive moods
• Concentration difficulties
• Sleep disorders
• Autonomic disorders

Diagnosis:

• Blood test
• Stool test
• Elimination diet (most reliable diagnosis)

If you suffer from one or more food intolerances, it is essential to change your diet and initially avoid these triggers to calm your system or gut.

Especially when multiple intolerances come together, choosing the right food in everyday life can quickly become a challenge. With our HistaBasic set, you receive a practical starter kit with selected organic foods and nutritional supplements. The included products are suitable for a low-histamine and predominantly low-fructose diet, as well as being gluten-free, lactose-free, and vegan.