Allergies Flashcards

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Allergy: Heightened Th2 response

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Il-4 promotes Th2
Th2 secretes Il-4, 5, 6, 13 to regulate IgE antibody producing B cells, mast cells and eosinophils.

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Allergy: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)

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Mast cells inappropriately release chemicals resulting in symptoms also anaphylaxis

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Allergy: Histamine

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Upregulates inflammation, increases oxidative stress
Caused by poor detox or high histamine foods
SNPs: DAO, MAO-B

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Allergies: Causes and risk factors

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Genetics
Birth scenario/ formula
Early antibiotics
Intro of dietary allergens

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Allergies: Supplements

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Quercetin
Probiotics
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
EFAs
Nettle
Magnesium

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Allergies: Quercetin

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Dose: 250-750

Stabilises mast cells
Il-4

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Allergies: Probiotics

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Gut support
Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium

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Allergies: Vitamin D

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T-reg cells

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Allergies: Vitamin C

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Supports histamine detox

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Allergies: EFAs

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PGE-2

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Allergies: Nettle

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Reduces the effect of histamine

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Allergies: Reducing Histamine

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Reduce: fermented foods, dairy, alcohol, dried fruits, avocados, processed meats
Support detox and methylation
Reduce toxins

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