Histamine Update

[Thomas]

I got no answers on the board to my questions about histamines, so I did my own research. Came up with this:

Histamines are ammonia-based substances found in all organic matter--that includes humans; the word organic (scientifically) refers to carbon based matter. Histamines are released by cells in response to injury and in allergic and inflammatory reactions.

[This message has been edited by foodie (edited 08-10-2002).]