Allergies

Question 1

Allergy: Heightened Th2 response

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Allergy: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)

Answer 2

Mast cells inappropriately release chemicals resulting in symptoms also anaphylaxis

Question 3

Allergy: Histamine

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Allergies: Causes and risk factors

Answer 4

Genetics
Birth scenario/ formula
Early antibiotics
Intro of dietary allergens

Question 5

Allergies: Supplements

Answer 5

Quercetin
Probiotics
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
EFAs
Nettle
Magnesium

Question 6

Allergies: Quercetin

Answer 6

Dose: 250-750

Stabilises mast cells
Il-4

Question 7

Allergies: Probiotics

Answer 7

Gut support
Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium

Question 8

Allergies: Vitamin D

Answer 8

T-reg cells

Question 9

Allergies: Vitamin C

Answer 9

Supports histamine detox

Question 10

Allergies: EFAs

Answer 10

PGE-2

Question 11

Allergies: Nettle

Answer 11

Reduces the effect of histamine

Question 12

Allergies: Reducing Histamine

Answer 12

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